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When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it healed, and Jem's fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury. His left arm was somewhat shorter than his right; when he stood or walked, the back of his hand was at right angles to his body, his thumb parallel to his thigh. He couldn't have cared less, so long as he could pass and punt.
When enough years had gone by to enable us to look back on them, we sometimes discussed the events leading to his accident. I maintain that the Ewells started it all, but Jem, who was four years my senior, said it started long before that. He said it began the summer Dill came to us, when Dill first gave us the idea of making Boo Radley come out.
I said if he wanted to take a broad view of the thing, it really began with Andrew Jackson. If General Jackson hadn't run the Creeks up the creek, Simon Finch would never have paddled up the Alabama, and where would we be if he hadn't? We were far too old to settle an argument with a fist-fight, so we consulted Atticus. Our father said we were both right.
Being Southerners, it was a source of shame to some members of the family that we had no recorded ancestors on either side of the Battle of Hastings. All we had was Simon Finch, a fur-trapping apothecary from Cornwall whose piety was exceeded only by his stinginess. In England, Simon was irritated by the persecution of those who called themselves Methodists at the hands of their more liberal brethren, and as Simon called himself a Methodist, he worked his way across the Atlantic to Philadelphia, thence to Jamaica, thence to Mobile, and up the Saint Stephens. Mindful of John Wesley's strictures on the use of many words in buying and selling, Simon made a pile practicing medicine, but in this pursuit he was unhappy lest he be tempted into doing what he knew was not for the glory of God, as the putting on of gold and costly apparel. So Simon, having forgotten his teacher's dictum on the possession of human chattels, bought three slaves and with their aid established a homestead on the banks of the Alabama River some forty miles above Saint Stephens. He returned to Saint Stephens only once, to find a wife, and with her established a line that ran high to daughters. Simon lived to an impressive age and died rich.
It was customary for the men in the family to remain on Simon's homestead, Finch's Landing, and make their living from cotton. The place was self-sufficient: modest in comparison with the empires around it, the Landing nevertheless produced everything required to sustain life except ice, wheat flour, and articles of clothing, supplied by river-boats from Mobile.
Simon would have regarded with impotent fury the disturbance between the North and the South, as it left his descendants stripped of everything but their land, yet the tradition of living on the land remained unbroken until well into the twentieth century, when my father, Atticus Finch, went to Montgomery to read law, and his younger brother went to Boston to study medicine. Their sister Alexandra was the Finch who remained at the Landing: she married a taciturn man who spent most of his time lying in a hammock by the river wondering if his trot-lines were full.
When my father was admitted to the bar, he returned to Maycomb and began his practice. Maycomb, some twenty miles east of Finch's Landing, was the county seat of Maycomb County. Atticus's office in the courthouse contained little more than a hat rack, a spittoon, a checkerboard and an unsullied Code of Alabama. His first two clients were the last two persons hanged in the Maycomb County jail. Atticus had urged them to accept the state's generosity in allowing them to plead Guilty to second-degree murder and escape with their lives, but they were Haverfords, in Maycomb County a name synonymous with jackass. The Haverfords had dispatched Maycomb's leading blacksmith in a misunderstanding arising from the alleged wrongful detention of a mare, were imprudent enough to do it in the presence of three witnesses, and insisted that the-son-of-a-bitch-had-it-coming-to-him was a good enough defense for anybody. They persisted in pleading Not Guilty to first-degree murder, so there was nothing much Atticus could do for his clients except be present at their departure, an occasion that was probably the beginning of my father's profound distaste for the practice of criminal law.
During his first five years in Maycomb, Atticus practiced economy more than anything; for several years thereafter he invested his earnings in his brother's education. John Hale Finch was ten years younger than my father, and chose to study medicine at a time when cotton was not worth growing; but after getting Uncle Jack started, Atticus derived a reasonable income from the law. He liked Maycomb, he was Maycomb County born and bred; he knew his people, they knew him, and because of Simon Finch's industry, Atticus was related by blood or marriage to nearly every family in the town.
Maycomb was an old town, but it was a tired old town when I first knew it. In rainy weather the streets turned to red slop; grass grew on the sidewalks, the courthouse sagged in the square. Somehow, it was hotter then: a black dog suffered on a summer's day; bony mules hitched to Hoover carts flicked flies in the sweltering shade of the live oaks on the square. Men's stiff collars wilted by nine in the morning. Ladies bathed before noon, after their three-o'clock naps, and by nightfall were like soft teacakes with frostings of sweat and sweet talcum.
People moved slowly then. They ambled across the square, shuffled in and out of the stores around it, took their time about everything. A day was twenty-four hours long but seemed longer. There was no hurry, for there was nowhere to go, nothing to buy and no money to buy it with, nothing to see outside the boundaries of Maycomb County.
But it was a time of vague optimism for some of the people: Maycomb County had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself.
We lived on the main residential street in town- Atticus, Jem and I, plus Calpurnia our cook. Jem and I found our father satisfactory: he played with us, read to us, and treated us with courteous detachment.
Calpurnia was something else again. She was all angles and bones; she was nearsighted; she squinted; her hand was wide as a bed slat and twice as hard. She was always ordering me out of the kitchen, asking me why I couldn't behave as well as Jem when she knew he was older, and calling me home when I wasn't ready to come. Our battles were epic and one-sided. Calpurnia always won, mainly because Atticus always took her side. She had been with us ever since Jem was born, and I had felt her tyrannical presence as long as I could remember.
Our mother died when I was two, so I never felt her absence. She was a Graham from Montgomery; Atticus met her when he was first elected to the state legislature. He was middle-aged then, she was fifteen years his junior. Jem was the product of their first year of marriage; four years later I was born, and two years later our mother died from a sudden heart attack. They said it ran in her family. I did not miss her, but I think Jem did. He remembered her clearly, and sometimes in the middle of a game he would sigh at length, then go off and play by himself behind the car-house. When he was like that, I knew better than to bother him.
When I was almost six and Jem was nearly ten, our summertime boundaries (within calling distance of Calpurnia) were Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose's house two doors to the north of us, and the Radley Place three doors to the south. We were never tempted to break them. The Radley Place was inhabited by an unknown entity the mere description of whom was enough to make us behave for days on end; Mrs. Dubose was plain hell.
That was the summer Dill came to us.
Early one morning as we were beginning our day's play in the back yard, Jem and I heard something next door in Miss Rachel Haverford's collard patch. We went to the wire fence to see if there was a puppy- Miss Rachel's rat terrier was expecting- instead we found someone sitting looking at us. Sitting down, he wasn't much higher than the collards. We stared at him until he spoke:
"Hey."
"Hey yourself," said Jem pleasantly.
"I'm Charles Baker Harris," he said. "I can read."
"So what?" I said.
"I just thought you'd like to know I can read. You got anything needs readin' I can do it...."
"How old are you," asked Jem, "four-and-a-half?"
"Goin' on seven."
"Shoot no wonder, then," said Jem, jerking his thumb at me. "Scout yonder's been readin' ever since she was born, and she ain't even started to school yet. You look right puny for goin' on seven."
"I'm little but I'm old," he said.
Jem brushed his hair back to get a better look. "Why don't you come over, Charles Baker Harris?" he said. "Lord, what a name."
"'s not any funnier'n yours. Aunt Rachel says your name's Jeremy Atticus Finch."
Jem scowled. "I'm big enough to fit mine," he said. "Your name's longer'n you are. Bet it's a foot longer."
"Folks call me Dill," said Dill, struggling under the fence.
"Do better if you go over it instead of under it," I said.
Where'd you come from?
Dill was from Meridian, Mississippi, was spending the summer with his aunt, Miss Rachel, and would be spending every summer in Maycomb from now on. His family was from Maycomb County originally, his mother worked for a photographer in Meridian, had entered his picture in a Beautiful Child contest and won five dollars. She gave the money to Dill, who went to the picture show twenty times on it.
"Don't have any picture shows here, except Jesus ones in the courthouse sometimes," said Jem. "Ever see anything good?"
Dill had seen ®Dracula,¯ * a revelation that moved Jem to eye him with the beginning of respect. "Tell it to us," he said.
Dill was a curiosity. He wore blue linen shorts that buttoned to his shirt, his hair was snow white and stuck to his head like duckfluff; he was a year my senior but I towered over him. As he told us the old tale his blue eyes would lighten and darken; his laugh was sudden and happy; he habitually pulled at a cowlick in the center of his forehead.
When Dill reduced Dracula to dust, and Jem said the show sounded better than the book, I asked Dill where his father was: "You ain't said anything about him."
"I haven't got one."
"Is he dead?"
"No..."
"Then if he's not dead you've got one, haven't you?"
Dill blushed and Jem told me to hush, a sure sign that Dill had been studied and found acceptable. Thereafter the summer passed in routine contentment. Routine contentment was: improving our treehouse that rested between giant twin chinaberry trees in the back yard, fussing, running through our list of dramas based on the works of Oliver Optic, Victor Appleton, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. In this matter we were lucky to have Dill. He played the character parts formerly thrust upon me- the ape in ®Tarzan,¯ Mr. Crabtree in ®The Rover Boys,¯ Mr. Damon in ®Tom Swift.¯ Thus we came to know Dill as a pocket Merlin, whose head teemed with eccentric plans, strange longings, and quaint fancies.
But by the end of August our repertoire was vapid from countless reproductions, and it was then that Dill gave us the idea of making Boo Radley come out.
The Radley Place fascinated Dill. In spite of our warnings and explanations it drew him as the moon draws water, but drew him no nearer than the light-pole on the corner, a safe distance from the Radley gate. There he would stand, his arm around the fat pole, staring and wondering.
The Radley Place jutted into a sharp curve beyond our house. Walking south, one faced its porch; the sidewalk turned and ran beside the lot. The house was low, was once white with a deep front porch and green shutters, but had long ago darkened to the color of the slate-gray yard around it. Rain-rotted shingles drooped over the eaves of the veranda; oak trees kept the sun away. The remains of a picket drunkenly guarded the front yard- a "swept" yard that was never swept-where johnson grass and rabbit-tobacco grew in abundance.
Inside the house lived a malevolent phantom. People said he existed, but Jem and I had never seen him. People said he went out at night when the moon was down, and peeped in windows. When people's azaleas froze in a cold snap, it was because he had breathed on them. Any stealthy small crimes committed in Maycomb were his work. Once the town was terrorized by a series of morbid nocturnal events: people's chickens and household pets were found mutilated; although the culprit was Crazy Addie, who eventually drowned himself in Barker's Eddy, people still looked at the Radley Place, unwilling to discard their initial suspicions. A Negro would not pass the Radley Place at night, he would cut across to the sidewalk opposite and whistle as he walked. The Maycomb school grounds adjoined the back of the Radley lot; from the Radley chickenyard tall pecan trees shook their fruit into the schoolyard, but the nuts lay untouched by the children: Radley pecans would kill you. A baseball hit into the Radley yard was a lost ball and no questions asked.
The misery of that house began many years before Jem and I were born. The Radleys, welcome anywhere in town, kept to themselves, a predilection unforgivable in Maycomb. They did not go to church, Maycomb's principal recreation, but worshiped at home; Mrs. Radley seldom if ever crossed the street for a mid-morning coffee break with her neighbors, and certainly never joined a missionary circle.
Mr. Radley walked to town at eleven-thirty every morning and came back promptly at twelve, sometimes carrying a brown paper bag that the neighborhood assumed contained the family groceries. I never knew how old Mr. Radley made his living- Jem said he "bought cotton," a polite term for doing nothing- but Mr. Radley and his wife had lived there with their two sons as long as anybody could remember.
The shutters and doors of the Radley house were closed on Sundays, another thing alien to Maycomb's ways: closed doors meant illness and cold weather only. Of all days Sunday was the day for formal afternoon visiting: ladies wore corsets, men wore coats, children wore shoes. But to climb the Radley front steps and call, "He-y," of a Sunday afternoon was something their neighbors never did. The Radley house had no screen doors. I once asked Atticus if it ever had any; Atticus said yes, but before I was born.
According to neighborhood legend, when the younger Radley boy was in his teens he became acquainted with some of the Cunninghams from Old Sarum, an enormous and confusing tribe domiciled in the northern part of the county, and they formed the nearest thing to a gang ever seen in Maycomb. They did little, but enough to be discussed by the town and publicly warned from three pulpits: they hung around the barbershop; they rode the bus to Abbottsville on Sundays and went to the picture show; they attended dances at the county's riverside gambling hell, the Dew-Drop Inn & Fishing Camp; they experimented with stumphole whiskey. Nobody in Maycomb had nerve enough to tell Mr. Radley that his boy was in with the wrong crowd.
One night, in an excessive spurt of high spirits, the boys backed around the square in a borrowed flivver, resisted arrest by Maycomb's ancient beadle, Mr. Conner, and locked him in the courthouse outhouse. The town decided something had to be done; Mr. Conner said he knew who each and every one of them was, and he was bound and determined they wouldn't get away with it, so the boys came before the probate judge on charges of disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, assault and battery, and using abusive and profane language in the presence and hearing of a female. The judge asked Mr. Conner why he included the last charge; Mr. Conner said they cussed so loud he was sure every lady in Maycomb heard them. The judge decided to send the boys to the state industrial school, where boys were sometimes sent for no other reason than to provide them with food and decent shelter: it was no prison and it was no disgrace. Mr. Radley thought it was. If the judge released Arthur, Mr. Radley would see to it that Arthur gave no further trouble. Knowing that Mr. Radley's word was his bond, the judge was glad to do so.
The other boys attended the industrial school and received the best secondary education to be had in the state; one of them eventually worked his way through engineering school at Auburn. The doors of the Radley house were closed on weekdays as well as Sundays, and Mr. Radley's boy was not seen again for fifteen years.
But there came a day, barely within Jem's memory, when Boo Radley was heard from and was seen by several people, but not by Jem. He said Atticus never talked much about the Radleys: when Jem would question him Atticus's only answer was for him to mind his own business and let the Radleys mind theirs, they had a right to; but when it happened Jem said Atticus shook his head and said, "Mm, mm, mm."
So Jem received most of his information from Miss Stephanie Crawford, a neighborhood scold, who said she knew the whole thing. According to Miss Stephanie, Boo was sitting in the livingroom cutting some items from ®The Maycomb Tribune¯ to paste in his scrapbook. His father entered the room. As Mr. Radley passed by, Boo drove the scissors into his parent's leg, pulled them out, wiped them on his pants, and resumed his activities.
Mrs. Radley ran screaming into the street that Arthur was killing them all, but when the sheriff arrived he found Boo still sitting in the livingroom, cutting up the Tribune. He was thirty-three years old then.
Miss Stephanie said old Mr. Radley said no Radley was going to any asylum, when it was suggested that a season in Tuscaloosa might be helpful to Boo. Boo wasn't crazy, he was high-strung at times. It was all right to shut him up, Mr. Radley conceded, but insisted that Boo not be charged with anything: he was not a criminal. The sheriff hadn't the heart to put him in jail alongside Negroes, so Boo was locked in the courthouse basement.
Boo's transition from the basement to back home was nebulous in Jem's memory. Miss Stephanie Crawford said some of the town council told Mr. Radley that if he didn't take Boo back, Boo would die of mold from the damp. Besides, Boo could not live forever on the bounty of the county.
Nobody knew what form of intimidation Mr. Radley employed to keep Boo out of sight, but Jem figured that Mr. Radley kept him chained to the bed most of the time. Atticus said no, it wasn't that sort of thing, that there were other ways of making people into ghosts.
My memory came alive to see Mrs. Radley occasionally open the front door, walk to the edge of the porch, and pour water on her cannas. But every day Jem and I would see Mr. Radley walking to and from town. He was a thin leathery man with colorless eyes, so colorless they did not reflect light. His cheekbones were sharp and his mouth was wide, with a thin upper lip and a full lower lip. Miss Stephanie Crawford said he was so upright he took the word of God as his only law, and we believed her, because Mr. Radley's posture was ramrod straight.
He never spoke to us. When he passed we would look at the ground and say, "Good morning, sir," and he would cough in reply. Mr. Radley's elder son lived in Pensacola; he came home at Christmas, and he was one of the few persons we ever saw enter or leave the place. From the day Mr. Radley took Arthur home, people said the house died.
But there came a day when Atticus told us he'd wear us out if we made any noise in the yard and commissioned Calpurnia to serve in his absence if she heard a sound out of us. Mr. Radley was dying.
He took his time about it. Wooden sawhorses blocked the road at each end of the Radley lot, straw was put down on the sidewalk, traffic was diverted to the back street. Dr. Reynolds parked his car in front of our house and walked to the Radley's every time he called. Jem and I crept around the yard for days. At last the sawhorses were taken away, and we stood watching from the front porch when Mr. Radley made his final journey past our house.
"There goes the meanest man ever God blew breath into," murmured Calpurnia, and she spat meditatively into the yard. We looked at her in surprise, for Calpurnia rarely commented on the ways of white people.
The neighborhood thought when Mr. Radley went under Boo would come out, but it had another think coming: Boo's elder brother returned from Pensacola and took Mr. Radley's place. The only difference between him and his father was their ages. Jem said Mr. Nathan Radley "bought cotton," too. Mr. Nathan would speak to us, however, when we said good morning, and sometimes we saw him coming from town with a magazine in his hand.
The more we told Dill about the Radleys, the more he wanted to know, the longer he would stand hugging the light-pole on the corner, the more he would wonder.
"Wonder what he does in there," he would murmur. "Looks like he'd just stick his head out the door."
Jem said, "He goes out, all right, when it's pitch dark. Miss Stephanie Crawford said she woke up in the middle of the night one time and saw him looking straight through the window at her... said his head was like a skull lookin' at her. Ain't you ever waked up at night and heard him, Dill? He walks like this-" Jem slid his feet through the gravel. "Why do you think Miss Rachel locks up so tight at night? I've seen his tracks in our back yard many a mornin', and one night I heard him scratching on the back screen, but he was gone time Atticus got there."
"Wonder what he looks like?" said Dill.
Jem gave a reasonable description of Boo: Boo was about six-and-a-half feet tall, judging from his tracks; he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch, that's why his hands were bloodstained- if you ate an animal raw, you could never wash the blood off. There was a long jagged scar that ran across his face; what teeth he had were yellow and rotten; his eyes popped, and he drooled most of the time.
"Let's try to make him come out," said Dill. "I'd like to see what he looks like."
Jem said if Dill wanted to get himself killed, all he had to do was go up and knock on the front door.
Our first raid came to pass only because Dill bet Jem The Gray Ghost against two Tom Swifts that Jem wouldn't get any farther than the Radley gate. In all his life, Jem had never declined a dare.
Jem thought about it for three days. I suppose he loved honor more than his head, for Dill wore him down easily: "You're scared," Dill said, the first day. "Ain't scared, just respectful," Jem said. The next day Dill said, "You're too scared even to put your big toe in the front yard." Jem said he reckoned he wasn't, he'd passed the Radley Place every school day of his life.
"Always runnin'," I said.
But Dill got him the third day, when he told Jem that folks in Meridian certainly weren't as afraid as the folks in Maycomb, that he'd never seen such scary folks as the ones in Maycomb.
This was enough to make Jem march to the corner, where he stopped and leaned against the light-pole, watching the gate hanging crazily on its homemade hinge.
"I hope you've got it through your head that he'll kill us each and every one, Dill Harris," said Jem, when we joined him. "Don't blame me when he gouges your eyes out. You started it, remember."
"You're still scared," murmured Dill patiently.
Jem wanted Dill to know once and for all that he wasn't scared of anything: "It's just that I can't think of a way to make him come out without him gettin' us." Besides, Jem had his little sister to think of.
When he said that, I knew he was afraid. Jem had his little sister to think of the time I dared him to jump off the top of the house: "If I got killed, what'd become of you?" he asked. Then he jumped,
landed unhurt, and his sense of responsibility left him until confronted by the Radley Place.
"You gonna run out on a dare?" asked Dill. "If you are, then-"
"Dill, you have to think about these things," Jem said. "Lemme think a minute... it's sort of like making a turtle come out..."
"How's that?" asked Dill.
"Strike a match under him."
I told Jem if he set fire to the Radley house I was going to tell Atticus on him.
Dill said striking a match under a turtle was hateful.
"Ain't hateful, just persuades him- 's not like you'd chunk him in the fire," Jem growled.
"How do you know a match don't hurt him?"
"Turtles can't feel, stupid," said Jem.
"Were you ever a turtle, huh?"
"My stars, Dill! Now lemme think... reckon we can rock him...."
Jem stood in thought so long that Dill made a mild concession: "I won't say you ran out on a dare an' I'll swap you The Gray Ghost-
if you just go up and touch the house."
Jem brightened. "Touch the house, that all?"
Dill nodded.
"Sure that's all, now? I don't want you hollerin' something different the minute I get back."
"Yeah, that's all," said Dill. "He'll probably come out after you when he sees you in the yard, then Scout'n' me'll jump on him and hold him down till we can tell him we ain't gonna hurt him."
We left the corner, crossed the side street that ran in front of the Radley house, and stopped at the gate.
"Well go on," said Dill, "Scout and me's right behind you."
"I'm going," said Jem, "don't hurry me." He walked to the corner of the lot, then back again, studying the simple terrain as if deciding how best to effect an entry, frowning and scratching his head.
Then I sneered at him.
Jem threw open the gate and sped to the side of the house, slapped it with his palm and ran back past us, not waiting to see if his foray was successful. Dill and I followed on his heels. Safely on our porch, panting and out of breath, we looked back.
The old house was the same, droopy and sick, but as we stared down the street we thought we saw an inside shutter move. Flick. A tiny, almost invisible movement, and the house was still.

Running Back Rankings

Running Back Rankings Breakdown - Part 2

Welcome to the second installment of the Running Back Rankings Breakdown! We have gone through and projected the starting running back for each NFL team, and we will look in depth at each running backs unique situation. This article will cover the remaining 16 teams, organized alphabetically. If you missed part 1, make sure to check it out!
Some teams use primary passing backs or look likely to have a committee, and for those teams we will break down and rate more than one RB.
Finally, you will also see the players ADP (sourced from Fantasypros at .5ppr) and our recommendation for a reach or fade on this ADP. +5 means we recommend reaching 5 spots higher than ADP, -5 means we recommend fading 5 spots lower than ADP.
We will update this article as new and important information comes out throughout the preseason, especially if it affects the rankings!

Los Angeles Chargers

This is perhaps the single most interesting backfield for fantasy purposes. It appears that Melvin Gordon’s holdout is the most likely one to extend in-season, and there’s also a small chance he is traded. In either of these scenarios, his backups take center stage. Austin Ekeler is the better known commodity, having finished last season as the 6th ranked RB, and 5th best receiving RB via PFF (albeit small-ish sample size). Justin Jackson is a sophomore back that looked underrated as a 7th rd. pick, and appears to be excelling in camp. These two would form an impressive combo should Gordon in fact not be in the starting lineup come week 1.
Based on what we can expect of their usage without Gordon, but keeping in mind the possibility he could return at any point, both their opportunity scores reflect the uncertainty. However, both are talented, and Ekeler has the NFL tape to back it up. The Chargers O-Line looks to be a bottom 3rd unit on paper, so that is a slight downgrade. However, the offense looks explosive, and we know how creatively OC Ken Whisenhunt uses RBs in this offense. Ekeler is an exciting pick in the late middle rounds as he could be an RB1 for the weeks Gordon misses. But the incentive for Gordon to return by midseason (his contract tolls to next season if he doesn’t) means it may end up being a very expensive handcuff. Stashing Jackson as a cheap lottery throw (in lieu of selecting of a DEF for example) seems like a savvy veteran fantasy move. If Gordon signs, you can cut him anytime.
*The rankings below are if the season started TODAY, with still no resolution to the Gordon saga. If Gordon is traded, upgrade both. If he signs, then we are back to Gordon being a top 6 RB and Ekeler being a top handcuff in fantasy, with some standalone FLEX value.
Austin Ekeler
ADP: 75.0 Fade: -5
Justin Jackson
ADP: 163 - Reach: +10

Los Angeles Rams

If you follow fantasy football then you know the nosedive Todd Gurley’s value took at the end of last season. His knee issue caused owners headaches, and potentially cost the Rams a Superbowl. Now with a full off-season to get healthy, the questions remain: can Gurley play 16 games, and will the Rams let him? There is perhaps no player being taken in the top-15 with more risk (excluding holdouts) so if you are going to take him, you may want to make sure you get two other solid running backs in the first 4-5 rounds. If the Rams play it smart and reduce his workload, a 15-20 touch per game Gurley could still easily be an RB1. Gurley is being drafted right around RBs Joe Mixon, and James Conner, so if you draft him, you are betting that he can match both of those players.
Personally, I will be avoiding Gurley in my drafts, but not because I think he is washed up or guaranteed to get re-injured. Instead, I am weary of selecting a player in the 1st round who could randomly sit out games for rest, especially during the fantasy playoffs (if the Rams lock-up a playoff spot) and don’t want to build my team around a guy with which we have absolutely no clarity on his medical status. Both of the previously mentioned players have question marks, but we also know that neither of them have a potentially degenerative injury, and each seem ticketed for a workhorse role in offenses that will be heavily reliant on them. Additionally, drafting Gurley’s handcuff, Darrell Henderson, will cost you a 6th or 7th round pick, which is where you normally are selecting players for your starting lineup. It might be feasible to draft both and start both on a given week, but then you are extremely reliant on the Rams and investing two starting spots to get the statistics of what you would hope you would get from one. For me, Gurley would have to drop to the end of the second round to be a reasonable value, because then you likely got an elite back in the first round to pair with him. Because of the injury and wear on his knees, Gurley’s talent score takes a hit, and his opportunity score suffers due to the clear investment in quality supporting RBs. His team build score remains top notch due to the Rams explosive offense, but I would much prefer to tap into that by selecting Jared Goff, Brandin Cooks, or Cooper Kupp. His backup, Darrell Henderson, is an intriguing handcuff, but one that will likely cost you a premium in drafts. He goes in the same rounds that owners are still choosing starters. This means that you are either weakening your starting lineup, or you will be starting two running backs from the same backfield every week. Draft Gurley at your own risk and make sure he is not the only RB you select in the first 3 rounds.
Todd Gurley
ADP: 13 Fade: -5
Darrell Henderson
ADP: 88.0 Fade: -5

Miami Dolphins

Ticketed to be the worst team in the NFL this year, the Dolphins are in a full rebuild. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t fantasy value to be had. Kenyan Drake was a huge disappointment last year, and did little to assuage fears that he is simply not a workhorse back to be trusted. But he is a talented player who has shown flashes of true superstar talent. Kalen Ballage was largely inefficient and did not show much in his rare appearances last year. But with Frank Gore gone, you would think one of these players has to step up? I’m not so sure.
The Dolphins will field one of the poorer offensive lines, and will likely employ at QB a certain magician that we all know well. Think back to Ryan Fitzpatrick in Tampa Bay’s first half last season: their defense and O-Line were atrocious, and Fitz threw so many bombs to Desean Jackson and Mike Evans that the running game was a complete afterthought. That seems like a pretty relevant comparison to the situation in Miami. Drake is seemingly overpriced at his current ADP considering the uncertainty of this offense and his potential role in it. However, I would be fine with taking Ballage in the double digit rounds, simply because he appears like the perfect player to benefit from garbage time. He has blazing speed, decent hands, and is a young player that Miami will want to evaluate as they move forward in their rebuild. I would fade Drake at his current cost and look to secure Ballage if he falls. Don’t count on him a weekly starter, but stash him in hopes that he can carve out a useful weekly role that you can exploit during bye weeks or in case of injuries.

Kenyan Drake has been ruled out the remainder of pre-season and is now Questionable for the regular season opener (The Fins are hopeful he will be ready Week 1). I have downgraded Drake’s opportunity due to missed reps and additional chances for Ballage to impress. Follow closely, but beware of paying an early round price for Ballage when huge question marks (talent, offense) remain.

Kenyan Drake
ADP: 67 Fade: - 20
Kalen Ballage
ADP: 121 Reach: +20

Minnesota Vikings

After the Vikings switched to O-coordinator Kevin Stefanski last year in early December, something clicked in their run game that translated to Dalvin Cook finishing the year on a high note. Stefanski was rewarded for his work with the “interim O-coordinator” tag removed heading into 2019. With a potentially much improved offensive line (draft, FA, and better health), and an offense that will look to continue the end of 2018s success, this could be one of the better running teams in the NFL this year. At the center of that success will hopefully be Dalvin Cook.
As a former second round pick going into his 3rd year, Cook wants to show that the injuries of the past are just that, in the past. Now two years removed from major knee surgery, the odds of him making good on that seem much improved. Cook does not need to be a 25+ touch a game player to return RB1 value. He is one of the better pass catching backs in the game, can break a home run play at any time, and can be used in any situation and in any game script. With 20 touches a week he can return top 12 RB value, especially in PPR formats. If he has an entire year to break off the explosive plays he has shown in spurts before, he has the upside for a top 5 finish. The only thing holding his score back is the injury risk. He is a high risk-high reward player, but one that seems worth it. Make sure you pair him with another RB in the first 4 rounds that has fewer risks. And absolutely MAKE SURE to get his projected handcuff Alexander Mattison. Mattison would become a solid upside RB2 in the event that Cook missed time.
Dalvin Cook
ADP: 19.0 Reach: +4

New England Patriots

Last year, the Patriots produced two very relevant fantasy RBs. Pass catching extraordinaire James White was the highest finisher and most consistent weekly performer. His backfield partner Sony Michel dealt with injuries, but when healthy showed to be an effective runner with excellent TD upside. This year, those backs return, along with perennial short-yardage vulture Rex Burkhead, and the Patriots also drafted a talented RB in the third round, Damien Harris. To say this backfield is unclear heading into the year would be an understatement.
However, we can glean a few things to help clear the picture. First, James White will likely continue to be the main man in passing situations. As a 3rd down and 2 minute drill specialist, White will have a solid weekly floor. Second, a healthy Michel is a potential game changer for this offense, one who could carry them on some weeks. And third, spending an early pick on either of these backs is a risky proposition considering the uncertainty. The Patriots have an above average offensive line, and based on team structure, a heavy dose of running and short passes sets up a lot of potential value for the RBs. The question is who will get the volume? In a PPR league, White is absolute gold, and in standard, Michel seems worthy of a dice roll. But at their current ADPs, there isn’t much room for error. If Damien Harris gets into the mix, we could be looking at a 3 headed monster. Another thing to consider for those who are risk averse, Michel’s knees are a major red flag. Draft with caution, but look for either of the two projected starters (White and Michel) if they slide in drafts. Or target Damien Harris if he slips to the late rounds, if you want to get a piece of the offense without the high price tag.
James White
ADP: 51.0 Fade: -5
Sony Michel
ADP: 47.0 Fade: -10
Damien Harris
ADP: 136.0 Reach: +5

New Orleans Saints

Gone is Mark Ingram and in comes Latavius Murray. I don’t advocate for taking backs that are game script and TD dependent, so I will likely not get Murray in any leagues. The real story here is perhaps the most explosive and elusive back in the league, Alvin Kamara. Coaches insist that his usage is not expected to rise this year and I’m buying their hesitancy to have him in a 25+ touch/game role.
What I’m not buying is the idea that Kamara is anything less than a top 3 pick this year. He plays in a great offense with a QB who’s trending towards lower volume but high efficiency. Kamara is the rare back that will be involved on early downs, passing situations, and the redzone/goal line. For this reason, he has a high weekly floor, and his ceiling on a given week is higher than perhaps any other back. New Orleans knows its window to win a title with Brees is closing, so they will do whatever it takes to get there this year. Just look at the Marcus Davenport selection in last year’s NFL draft, it was a win-now move that lacked foresight. The entire organization is committed to going for the title, and that will mean plenty of Kamara every single week. There’s an argument to be made for him over CMC, and if you hate the idea of a back on a bad offense, he has a case for #1 overall. If he gets to you at three or four, make your selection and start figuring out who you’ll pair with him in the second round.
Alvin Kamara
ADP: 3.0 Reach: +1

New York Giants

Is Daniel Jones the answer? NY fans certainly hope so. It does not sound like he will get the chance to show his worth in games that count any time soon, but it is hard to believe Eli will start 16 games. However, Saquon Barkley’s role in the offense will not be affected. He is the most complete and talented true running back, perhaps the league has ever seen. The Giants have worked to upgrade their O-line in the past year and stacked boxes did little to stop Barkley last year. The only thing holding back Barkley is the grind of an entire season as the lone offensive weapon for a team that will likely lose A LOT of games. That can take a toll on a player both physically and mentally and now that Barkley is a known commodity, it may be tougher for him to shoulder the expectations of an entire franchise and fan-base. I have to think that if he were to pick up a minor injury in the middle or tail end of a lost season (assuming NY is as bad as projected) there would be no reason to rush him back.
This is all nit-picking of a truly elite talent, and he will likely make me look foolish for ever doubting him. The main reason this all resonates with me is that I was unfortunate enough to own Todd Gurley in his 2nd year in the league, when the Rams were so bad that it actually stifled a healthy Gurley’s All-Pro talent. I just have an eerie feeling that this year may bring some of that misfortune to Barkley. No matter what the circumstances this year, facing the clock at #1 it’s going to be hard not to pull the trigger. Just know that doing so means you are selecting a player who will be asked to do it ALL for his team. Knowing Barkley, he is probably up to the challenge.
Saquon Barkley
ADP: 1.0 Fade: N/A

New York Jets

Adam Gase takes over a Jets team that seems confused as to whether it’s trying to rebuild or contend. Gase oversaw an incredibly slow paced Dolphins team the past three years, but the Fins also had a much less talented offense. The centerpiece of Gase’s new offense is Le’Veon Bell, who spent last year breaking the hearts of fantasy owners everywhere. Now that he’s back and getting up to speed with his new offense, it seems Bell is headed for a true workhorse role. What has many in the fantasy community concerned is his downgrade in O-line, QB, and coaching scheme from his PIT years. Still, a high volume role for the Jets should lead to RB1 numbers, health permitting.
The real debate seems to be between David Johnson and Le’Veon Bell, as both have almost identical ADPs. Drafting 5th or 6th means likely making the decision between these two, or picking your favorite WR. I personally tend to lean towards DJ, because even in a bad offense with horrendous QB play, he was a top 10 RB last year. In an up tempo offense that will need to score a lot, DJ looks poised to break right back into the upper tier of RBs. Bell may be hamstrung by a slower paced offense and a defense that may be able to grind opposing teams into a slower pace as well. Plus, this entire Jets situation looks like it could blow up at any time, and we all know how much off-field distractions can impact on-field performance. If he slips into the late 1st, it’s hard to pass on his projected massive workload, but early to mid - 1st round, I’m having a hard time buying that Bell will be able to replicate his PIT numbers and be a top 3 RB.
Le’Veon Bell
ADP: 7.0 Fade: -4

Oakland Raiders

If you’ve been watching Hard Knocks (HBO) the past two weeks, you’ve probably seen more clips of Jon Gruden yelling obscenities at grown men than you ever wanted to. What you haven’t seen much of is rookie RB Josh Jacobs out of Alabama. On Twitter, Jacobs claimed he has been “hiding from them”, which may be a wise strategy to stay out of the all-consuming spotlight. This strategy has deprived viewers of the chance to get to know the extremely talented odds-on Rookie of the Year favorite. What we do know is Jacobs will get all the touches he can handle in an offense that likes to run the ball in the red zone. What we don’t know is whether the Raiders will have a consistently productive offense in 2019, with question marks ranging from Derek Carr’s true abilities to Antonio Brown’s effectiveness to disrupt an entire franchise with his antics.
However, I was surprised to find in my research for consistency ratings, that last year Marshawn Lynch actually finished with a “RB2+” score (>11.5 points .5ppr) in 67% of his games played. It seems the volume of touches Gruden likes to give his lead back, combined with their tendency to run the ball in the red zone leading to TDs, gave Lynch a higher floor than most backs like him that didn’t have a big passing game role. Jacobs looks likely to finish with more catches than Lynch last year while maintaining the overall weekly volume. He may not be the sexiest upside rookie (that belongs to David Montgomery or maybe Miles Sanders) but he is definitely the safest. If you can get him as your RB2 in the 4th, it seems a safe bet he will provide you with solid weekly numbers that can anchor your lineup. Don’t underestimate volume and opportunity combined with young, fresh legs.
Josh Jacobs
ADP: 37.0 Reach: +2

Philadelphia Eagles

It seems like a generation ago that Lesean McCoy was manning the Eagles backfield as a dominant and explosive workhorse back. The past few years have seen timeshares and RBBC's that have frustrated owners to no end. This year appears similar on paper with veteran grinder Jordan Howard competing with talented rookie Miles Sanders, mixed in with a sprinkle of low end pass catching and vulture type backs. Here is where the Lesean McCoy reference actually provides some potential insight into this year’s situation. By all accounts, Sanders is the most talented back the Eagles have had since McCoy, and actually seems to have some similarities to Shady in his prime. I’m not saying he is as good as McCoy was in his prime, but it feels like he has some special traits.
The reason that I’m bullish on Sanders this year is because he has a lot of paths to fantasy success. He could be a great change of pace and passing game complement to Howard, and be a PPR producer that makes a great FLEX play. He could find a good all around role, grabbing 10-15 carries and some catches each game, and benefit from the space that comes with an explosive offense with a plethora of weapons. Or maybe, in a best case scenario, he shows what it takes to get a 3 down role and is the perfect back to complete the Eagles offense and make them a Superbowl threat. In that case, he has the upside for a high end RB2 or even a lower end RB1 status. At his reasonable price tag of a mid round RB3, he is definitely worth the gamble (and maybe even a reach). Don’t let the lack of immediate opportunity scare you. This guy is talented and will get every chance to be a 20 touch per game player by mid season. Even if he is more in the 15 touch range, he will have no problem being a useful flex option, especially in PPR leagues.
Miles Sanders
ADP: 79.0 Reach: +10
Jordan Howard
ADP: 98.0 Fade: -5

Pittsburgh Steelers

This will be a drastically different offense than the one that took the field only two years ago. With Le’veon and AB gone, Juju and James Conner now move into the elite status. The question for Conner is, does he deserve to be ranked there? Let’s take a close look at his situation entering 2019. The offensive line is a strength, ranking as a top 3 line (PFF) heading into the season. Big Ben had the most volume heavy season of his career last year, but only finished as the 16th highest graded QB (PFF). Perhaps the heavy volume was part of the reason for his lower grade, and a return to a more balanced offense may be in store this year. One of the problems last year was a defense that could not stop the run. The Steelers attempted to address this in the off-season and Devin Bush looked unbelievable in pre-season action, but only time will tell if it will make a real difference this year.
Now that we understand the team situation, let’s look at Conner and his presumed backup Jaylen Samuels more closely. Conner was a monster the first half of last year, and looked on his way to a top 3 RB finish. However, a knee injury forced him to miss 3 games and when he returned in the final week, he was not the same workhorse he had been. Samuels was used mostly in passing situations last year, but looked more than capable of being a part of a RBBC. Additionally, the Steelers drafted an early down grinder back, Benny Snell, who looks perfect for short yardage and/or goal line situations. Conner should remain the lead back, but perhaps not the bellcow he was for most of 2018. However, playing behind an elite offensive line in what should be an excellent offense, the talented Conner should be able to return RB1 level value. Samuels is also an intriguing late round flier for standalone PPR value and the possibility of an increased role as the season goes on. He also is a must-draft handcuff for all Conner owners.
James Conner
ADP: 11.0 Fade: -5
Jaylen Samuels
ADP: 114.0 Reach: +10

San Francisco 49ers

The SF backfield is beginning to take shape as we move through the pre-season. Jerick McKinnon remains sidelined with his knee recovery from last year, and it appears he had a setback that may force him on IR for some or all of the season. That leaves Tevin Coleman and Matt Breida. Coleman seems the favorite for early down work, and his history with Kyle Shanahan in Atlanta has many projecting him to be the strong #1 back with Breida backing him up. Based on tape from last year, I believe Breida brings an element of explosiveness that even the speedy Tevin Coleman can’t match, so look for Breida to be as involved as his body will allow him to be. SF trots out a mid level O-line, with a QB who has a large range of potential outcomes this year. Jimmy G has shown flashes of brilliance, flashes of mediocrity, and much larger flashes of inability to stay on the field.
As it stands now, I project Tevin Coleman to be the lead back in solid offense, with the potential to be involved in all facets of the game, especially the redzone. This would leave him about 17-20 total touches a game, with some solid TD upside. Breida would then be used to spell Coleman, and at times be used out wide for gadget plays. I would project him about 10-12 touches a game, which would greatly increase the odds of him staying healthy. With these projections, I would have Coleman as a high end RB2, and Breida as a solid weekly flex option. There is room for movement, but for now this backfield looks much more resolved than we thought two weeks ago. Target Coleman after the safer RB2s go off the board, however, you will likely need to reach as he is going above his ADP. Same goes for Breida, who is being taken well above his ADP due to the McKinnon news. They both seem worth the reach.
Tevin Coleman
ADP: 66.0 Reach: +10
Matt Breida
ADP: 125.0 Reach: +25

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle projects to be one of the most run heavy teams in the NFL this year. Despite having the current highest paid QB in the NFL, it seems coach Carroll is determined to win on the ground. The O-line is slightly below average, but veteran stud tackle Duane Brown anchors it and may be able to drag his teammates into a better performance this year. Russell Wilson at QB upgrades the entire offense because of his ability to keep the Hawks in striking distance to win any game.This means that even when Seattle is being outplayed, Wilson can keep the script neutral and allow Seattle the flexibility to continue mixing in the run. However, the defense does not appear strong on paper this year, so that’s a concern for the Seahawks projected rushing volume. It may be possible that the Seahawks are forced to throw more this year due solely to their below average defense.
So how does this affect the two relevant fantasy backs, Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny? As of writing this, word out of camp has Carson as the clear starter, with Penny filling the volume that departed Mike Davis’ left (he’s in CHI now). This would leave Carson with the same high rushing volume as last year, plus the coaches are talking up Carson’s ability in the pass game. If this comes to fruition, not only does it help Carson’s PPR value, it also helps bring up his weekly floor. If Seattle is poor defensively and is forced into higher tempo games to outscore opponents, Carson will need to be a fixture in the passing game to maintain consistent value. It appears he is poised to do exactly that. Carson looks as safe as any of the other mid RB2 selections. Penny, despite being a first round pick from 2018, looks like he will be mostly a change of pace back, taking about a third of the total RB touches. In this offense that’s enough for flex value, but at his ADP, it seems like an overpay.
Chris Carson
ADP: 49.0 Reach: +10
Rashaad Penny
ADP: 82.0 Fade: -5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bruce Arians takes over a team that has been an NFL bottom feeder for quite some time. Arians is the latest coach to try and get the most out of Jameis Winston and perhaps he will finally be the one to do it. Winston is coming off a 2018 where he was benched for Ryan Fitzpatrick through parts of the season. Tampa Bay projects to have one of the worst defenses in the league this year, and the O-line is only marginally better. There is a chance that with increased health and continuity, Tampa Bay could have at least a league average O-line, but that is no guarantee. Arians looks poised to bring an up-tempo and dynamic offense to TB, but that will not necessarily translate to a successful traditional running game.
Ronald Jones, a second round pick in 2018, is seemingly the most talented back on the roster. Peyton Barber, the projected starter, did not look great when given chances last year, but he did look more like an NFL running back than Jones. Perhaps this new offense and new coaching staff can get more out of Jones. Still, the problem remains that the ideal back to get fantasy value out of an offense like TB’s, would be a strong pass catching back. Neither Jones nor Barber have shown to be particularly adept at pass catching, at least not consistently. It seems that TB WANTS Jones to win the job because of the big play ability he offers. It’s just not clear that he has done so yet. I would not advise grabbing Barber, as in the later rounds you should be swinging for more upside. However, I think Jones is a target in the late single or early double digit rounds. He is definitely a target as a stash away RB3 that could come into RB2 value if the game suddenly “clicks” for him.
Ronald Jones
ADP: 106.0 Reach: +10-15
Peyton Barber
ADP: 113.0 Fade: -20-30

Tennessee Titans

Last year’s Titans team was one of the messiest for fantasy value. Marcus Mariota’s injury meant that the entire offense looked about as bad as an offense can look in the NFL for most of the year. However, what happened in the final few weeks of the season grabbed fantasy owners attention. Derrick Henry, who had been dropped in a large number of leagues due to low usage and horrible overall offensive output, suddenly got the workhorse treatment and responded with a complete breakout. For those that hung onto him or were able to pick him up, he won a lot of fantasy championships. With Tennessee's O-line looking healthier to start 2019 than they did to start last season, they go back to being a strong asset, possibly even top 5 in the league. And if Mariota is able to stay healthy, this offense may have a chance to really take off.
So what does 2019 look like for Derrick Henry? The Offensive Coordinator seems committed to using Henry as a workhorse back, much like the final few games of 2018. Through training camp so far, Henry has dealt with some minor injuries and missed practice time, and the O-line will have to deal with the suspension of Taylor Lewan for the first four games, and to add to that, Jack Conklin has yet to prove he is 100% healthy at game ready level. What looked like a strength may in fact be a concern this year. Plus, with Henry basically a non-factor in the passing game, he will need to be getting 20+ carries a game to live up to his draft status. To get this volume means he will need a clean bill of health going into Week 1. In .5 or full PPR leagues he is an even riskier bet. Regardless, fantasy owners maintain hope that the end of 2018 showed what a locked in and properly used Henry is capable of.
Derrick Henry
ADP: 38.0 Fade: -5

Washington Redskins

The Redskins appear headed for a rebuilding year, although the coaching staff and front office does not seem to want to admit it. Case Keenum is the current favorite for starting QB duties, but rookie Dwayne Haskins is nipping at his heels. A once strong WAS O-line has become a concern with the holdout of Trent Williams and the defense seems unlikely to better than middle of the pack. The lack of offensive weapons at wideout is concerning, as Jordan Reed and Chris Thompson, two NON WRs are the best pass catchers on the team.
This leaves potential upside starter Derrius Guice in an interesting position. On the one hand, he is an amazing talent that looks close to full health, who could force his way into a big role on a team looking for a spark. On the other hand, this team projects to lose enough games that there may be no real incentive to put miles on Guice in a lost season, rather they may look to save him for next year. I would take the middle ground on this. I think that Guice could start a bit slow and work next to Adrian Peterson while rounding into game shape. Then by week 4 or 5, he can begin to take a larger share of the workload, say ~65% of the carries. He can maintain low end RB2 value through his talent alone, but will be harder pressed to be successful in .5 and full PPR due to the presence of Chris Thompson. With volume likely to be a concern in order to keep Guice healthy and not overwork him, I think an upside FLEX is what he projects to be late season. Then I predict that next year he will be an early round draft pick in fantasy as that will be his breakout year. Draft him this year as your third or fourth running back, but be wary of counting on him in your RB2 slot all year.
Derrius Guice
ADP: 71.0 (Feels about right)
Thanks for reading, @ us on Twitter with any questions @DFAroto. And check out the website for Part 1: https://www.designatedforassessment.com/nfl/running-back-rankings-breakdown-part-1

Transparent Voter Suppression by GOP

Alabama

Some DMV hours limited to open one day per month. Some, the only DMVs in the county, also close as early as 2:30pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20181102034221/http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/DriverLicensePages/wfDLOffices.aspx https://www.safemotorist.com/Alabama/DMV_Locations.aspx https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/us-department-transportation-investigate-possible-discrimination-through-alabama
Judge states two witnesses in 2011 showed “a deep-seated racial animus” seeking to suppress black turnout. Judge argues that they kept pro-gambling referendum off the ballot as it would bring out more black voters https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/news/20111021/judge-bingo-witnesses-aimed-to-suppress-black--voter-turnout
2016 USDOT investigation concluded that disproportionate closing of Alabama DMVs in the Black Belt caused a "disparate and adverse impact on the basis of race." https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdal/pus-department-transportation-takes-action-ensure-equitable-driver-license-office-access
Online SoS website provides no mobile ID locations the day before 2017 election https://twitter.com/srl/status/940252427302985728 https://web.archive.org/web/20171212092531/https://sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/photo-voter-id/mobile-id-locations
In 2017 election inactive voters could not cast a regular ballot, were either given provisional ballot or were illegally misinformed about voting procedures http://www.naacpldf.org/files/about-us/2017%2012%2014%20LDF%20Letter%20re%20Issues%20Concerning%20the%20Special%20Election.pdf http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/17-4-9.htm
Despite 2017 "Moral Turpitude" change to which felonies disqualify you from voting, officials will not educate or inform voters who are no longer disqualified. According to Secretary of State John H. Merrill, “I don’t see any reason to contact them directly if we’re already reaching the entire population.” https://www.thedailybeast.com/more-ex-prisoners-can-vote-in-alabamathey-just-dont-know-it http://ballot-access.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/gov.uscourts.almd_.61662.72.0-1.pdf As a result, even official registrars said they were uninformed how to manage the reinstated rights. https://www.al.com/news/2017/10/alabama_election_officials_rem.html

Arizona

SC allows ban of collected ballots for early voting. Ruling is without explanation but the suspicion is because Appeals Court ruled a week before 2016 election https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/05/us-supreme-court-oks-arizona-ballot-collection-ban/93344652/
GOP reached agreement after suit calling for deadline for signature verification, which would eliminate all votes where the signature couldn't be confirmed on election day. Even though it was legal for voters to verify their signature up to 5 days later (treated as a provisional ballot), the GOP solution to different deadlines in different counties was to end the service altogether. https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2018-11-08/arizona-gop-sues-to-change-how-mail-in-ballots-are-counted-in-sinema-mcsally-race

Arkansas

~4000 ex-felons and others never charged flagged for removal from voter rolls in 2016 despite being eligible to vote https://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2016/07/25/data-mix-up-from-ark-secretary-of-state-purges-unknown-number-of-eligible-voters

Florida

DoJ orders Florida Secretary of State to cease voter purge within 90 days of an election https://thinkprogress.org/breaking-justice-department-demands-florida-stop-voter-purge-a38bf978a103/
Trump calls for state to end absentee ballot count 4 days before deadline, which would negate about 20,000 ballots mostly by overseas military members in a race the Republican leads by less than 13,000 https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/as-nation-observes-veterans-day-trump-calls-for-blocking-military-votes/
Although in November 2018 the voters backed a state amendment restoring voting rights to over one million felons who completed their sentence, State Governor Ron DeSantis and State Secretary Ken Detzner said it would not be active in time for the February elections. This contradicts the directive from the Florida Department of State. https://theintercept.com/2019/01/08/florida-felon-voting-rights-amendment-4-2/
Despite successful Amendment 4 in 2018 to reinstate voting rights to former felons (estimated 1.5 million), GOP advanced a bill requiring court fees be paid in order to register https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/florida-republicans-move-limit-felon-voting-rights-despite-constitutional-amendment-n985156
Florida Governor DeSantis signs poll tax in 2019, requiring felons who completed their sentence to pay fines in order to reclaim right to vote. Affecting approximately 1.4 million voters, it is also an amendment of the referendum backed by voters in 2018. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/florida-felon-voting-rights-ron-desantis_n_5d03c20de4b0985c419ce5af

Georgia

Between 2012 and 2016, Georgia purged 1.5 Million voters from the voter rolls. 735,000 were purged from 2016 to 2018, with a whole 500,000 removed in one day. A federal court found that the 83% increase (12,000 to 22,000) in provisional ballots from 2014 to 2018 was likely due to administration errors. https://www.ajc.com/news/local-govt--politics/georgia-cancels-fewer-voter-registrations-after-surge-last-yeafqT1bcSzGu33UEpTMDzMVK/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/11/brian-kemps-win-in-georgia-tainted-by-voter-suppression-stacey-abrams/
Despite a 6% increase in Georgia population from 2012 to 2018, county election officials closed 214 precincts across the state during that time https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/voting-precincts-closed-across-georgia-since-election-oversight-lifted/bBkHxptlim0Gp9pKu7dfrN/
Elections director Linda Ford resigned after “a technical error” resulted in nearly 8,000 voters being transferred from “inactive” to “canceled” status six days after registration deadline https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/georgia-elections-official-resigns-over-misidentified-voters/XPpF1fvSyHJnmmD9VYQJSI/
State settled on "Exact Match" rules dispute in 2017 and restored over 42,000 voters (64% purged were African-American) as Secretary of State promised to prevent future conflict https://lawyerscommittee.org/press-release/voting-advocates-announce-settlement-exact-match-lawsuit-georgia/
Despite promise, "Exact Match" returned in 2018 as state purged voters for data errors like misplaced hyphens, typos, etc. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/states-push-new-voter-requirements-fueled-trump-n780611 https://thinkprogress.org/georgia-registration-lawsuit-b789d24105ed/ https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/10/11/17964104/georgia-voter-registration-suppression-purges-stacey-abrams-brian-kemp
107,000 registered voters purged in 2017 through "use it or lose it" policy after not voting for 3 years or responding to notice https://www.apmreports.org/story/2018/10/19/georgia-voter-purge
After Kemp settled case in 2017 by removing 40-day deadline to correct "exact match" information, Georgia passed a new law reinstating a deadline. It also blocked tribal identification cards as ID when registering https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/10/11/17964104/georgia-voter-registration-suppression-purges-stacey-abrams-brian-kemp https://politics.myajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/georgia-elections-bill-passes-senate-after-debate/irbaMooFPhQPfuR1AvDTKP/
In 2010, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Kemp’s office proceeded to question hundreds of voters and arrested a dozen activists, over a surge in minority registrations. There were no guilty verdicts. https://talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/abrams-kemp-bring-long-running-war-over-voting-rights-to-georgia-governors-race
In 2012, Kemp blocked registrations from and investigated minority registration groups. Two and a half years later, the investigation closed without charges. https://newrepublic.com/article/121715/georgia-secretary-state-hammers-minority-voter-registration-efforts
In 2018, Kemp arrested Black Get-out-the-vote activists accusing them of fraud, although the cases ended without conviction https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/10/11/17964104/georgia-voter-registration-suppression-purges-stacey-abrams-brian-kemp https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/av4nzb/the-quitman-10-2-and-voter-suppression-in-modern-georgia-715
In 2018, county officials block bus delivering senior citizens to vote https://www.vox.com/identities/2018/10/17/17990110/georgia-senior-citizens-bus-removal-black-voters-matter-suppression
Ahead of 2018 election, election board seeks to close 7 of 9 polling locations because they are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, rather than improve disabled access https://thinkprogress.org/ada-voter-suppression-cd7031080bfd/
Federal judge blocks Georgia from rejecting absentee ballots and applications for ballots with signature problems without first giving voters notice and a chance to fix the problem. Close to 600 absentee ballots were thrown out in 2018. https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/5018933/10-24-18-TRO-Martin-v-Kemp.pdf https://www.aclu.org/blog/voting-rights/fighting-voter-suppression/court-blocks-georgia-rejecting-ballots-over
DeKalb County board claims 50 absentee applications have been received and processed, despite 4,700 applications sent with USPS scans verifying https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/state-investigating-claims-local-elections-office-lost-1-000s-of-absentee-ballot-applications/859826997
Two days before 2018 election, Kemp accuses Democrats of attempting to hack the election but won't give evidence. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/kemp-charges-georgia-democrats-attempted-voter-hack-abrams-fires-back-n931011?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma In 2016, Kemp accused the same thing, which was debunked by the DHS Inspector General. https://www.wabe.org/federal-review-debunks-georgia-election-hack-accusation-2/
Still without evidence of a hack by Democrats, Kemp has repeatedly published the accusation on the front of http://sos.ga.gov/ which voters use to get voting information https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/11/georgia-governor-candidate-brian-kemp-attempts-last-minute-banana-republic-style-voter-manipulation.html
Voting machines reported switching votes from Democrat to Republican but NOT switching from Republican to Democrat https://www.theroot.com/black-voters-in-georgia-say-something-funny-is-going-on-1829979736
Federal judge blocks Gwinnett County from rejecting absentee ballots solely on the basis of an omitted or incorrect birth year and certifying election before ballots were counted https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/416427-federal-judge-finds-georgia-county-violated-civil-rights-act-by-rejecting
Georgia held the third-longest wait times in the US in 2016, which repeated in 2018 with a Gwinnett County precinct outside Atlanta showing 4.5-hour lines. This lag did not exist in Republican districts. https://elections.mit.edu/#state-GA https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/11/equipment-malfunctions-and-voting-machine-shortages-bring-long-lines-in-georgia/ https://twitter.com/_2lite/status/1059802363995807750 https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/11/brian-kemps-win-in-georgia-tainted-by-voter-suppression-stacey-abrams/
127,000 votes in black neighborhoods did not have a recorded vote for lieutenant governor in 2018, also known as a “drop-off,” despite continuing voting down the ballot. This loss is inconsistent with historical and national trends, and inconsistent between in-person and absentee votes. https://www.theroot.com/exclusive-thousands-of-black-votes-in-georgia-disappea-1832472558 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/bjgh8qu5ymagc1ekkuor.png
Federal Judge orders Georgia to switch to paper ballots for 2020 elections. Georgia has to replace its Diebold Accuvote TSX touchscreen machines, which were banned in other states after vulnerabilities were discovered as early as 2006. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/08/judge-bans-insecure-touchscreen-voting-machines-from-georgia-after-2019/

Illinois

GOP vetoes to end same-day voter registration https://thinkprogress.org/illinois-reg-lawsuit-673f3867612b/#.e61j0wjld

Indiana

Voters removed due to recommendation by Crosscheck database not informed of removal https://www.thedailybeast.com/indiana-kicks-voters-off-the-rolls-and-isnt-telling-them
7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in 2019 upholds Federal ruling blocking Indiana law to purge voter registrations without verification or notice, solely based on Crosscheck https://apnews.com/48214553535a404aac3376451387190a

Kansas

Only polling site in Dodge City moved outside of town in 2018, county's polling locations halved https://fox4kc.com/2018/11/02/kansas-towns-only-polling-place-was-moved-outside-the-city-a-lawsuit-opposed-the-change-but-a-judge-says-its-too-late/ https://www.apnews.com/78f02d14245043aab005046ef4063c10
Photo ID state closes DMVs on one of last weekends to get ID https://twitter.com/davis_hammet/status/1053328872303984642?s=21
DMVs give false information up until two days after registration deadline, telling citizens that they can only vote for federal offices, not state. Kobach had declared voters cannot vote for state offices back in June 2018, despite two court orders to register thousands of suspended voters https://www.kcur.org/post/kansans-got-wrong-information-dmv-until-voter-registration-deadline
Self-branded investigator of Voter Fraud and Kansas Secretary of State and Chief Elections Officer Kris Kobach driven to recuse himself in 2018 after the Secretary of State's office reported multiple election discrepancies from county tallies, where he claimed victories that county clerks claimed he lost. He stated however he would not recuse himself should there be a recount. https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/09/politics/kris-kobach-kansas-republican-governor-primary/index.html

Maryland

2010 Governor Campaign Manager Paul E. Schurick convicted for fraudulent robocalls to 112,000 voters pretending to be Democrats telling them they don't need to vote https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/ex-ehrlich-campaign-manager-schurick-convicted-in-robocall-case/2011/12/06/gIQA6rNsaO_story.html?noredirect=on
GOP proposes closing early-voting sites http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-montgomery-voting-20151001-story.html

Michigan

Lame-duck Senate alters voter-approved referendum by increasing ID requirements to register as a voter and protecting partisanship of the commissioner of the redistricting commission https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/12/04/michigan-legislature-bills-lame-duck-session/2162560002/
3 Federal Judges in 2019 rule Michigan map is unconstitutional for gerrymandering, following email leaks of GOP staffers admitting to intentional gerrymandering, describing a finger-shaped district as "giving the finger to Sandy Levin... I love it," and strategist Robert LaBrant being concerned a 10-4 seat advantage would be too "blatant." On May 26, 2011, LaBrant wrote “We needed for legal and PR purposes a good looking map that did not look like an obvious gerrymander.” Each year the GOP took 9 of 14 House seats despite getting only 46% (2012), 47% (2014), and 48% (2016) of the votes. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/us/michigan-gerrymandering.html https://www.bridgemi.com/public-sectoemails-suggest-republicans-gerrymandered-michigan-weaken-dem-garbage

Mississippi

In 2019, video and state election officials confirm that electronic machines repeatedly changed ballot, do not provide paper backup https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/2019/08/27/voting-machine-problems-video-changing-vote-bill-waller-tate-reeves-ms-election-governor-runoff/2129515001/ https://www.newsweek.com/touch-screen-voting-devices-are-automatically-changing-votes-mississippi-1456445

Nevada

At least 90,000 purged due to notices being returned "non-deliverable" https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/at-least-90000-voters-purged-from-nevada-voter-rolls-voting-rights-group-claims/

New Hampshire

Gov. Chris Sununu signed House Bill 1264 requiring part-time residents (students and military personnel) to become permanent residents, buy an in-state license in order to vote https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/n-h-makes-it-tougher-students-vote-democrats-call-it-n892906

New York

NYC Board admits wrongdoing after over 220,000 voters purged, including over 126,000 Democrats in Brooklyn http://gothamist.com/2017/10/25/city_board_of_elections_admits_wron.php

North Carolina

Appeals Court strikes down Voter ID law in 2016 for “target[ting] African Americans with almost surgical precision” and "retained only the kinds of IDs that white North Carolinians were more likely to possess” http://electionlawblog.org/wp-content/uploads/nc-4th.pdf https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/07/29/the-smoking-gun-proving-north-carolina-republicans-tried-to-disenfranchise-black-voters/?utm_term=.c0961256a9c0
Court strikes down Voter ID law in 2016 for creating undue burden on black and latino voters https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/court-north-carolina-voter-id-law-targeted-black-voters/
State admitted in 2016 its reason for cut early voting was “[c]ounties with Sunday voting in 2014 were disproportionately black” and “disproportionately Democratic.” J.A. 22348-49. https://twitter.com/haroldpollack/status/1051657219899617280 http://pdfserver.amlaw.com/nlj/7-29-16%204th%20Circuit%20NAACP%20v%20NC.pdf
In 2016, 7,000 voters removed for not showing up to hearing challenging their registration http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article112015652.html https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/11/3/13511264/north-carolina-voter-purge
In 2016, judge ruled counties must restore thousands of voters removed due to mass-mailed notices being returned as "undeliverable" https://www.cnn.com/2016/11/04/politics/north-carolina-naacp-voter-registration/index.html
In 2016, suits challenged Voter ID laws and state gerrymandering. On the floor, House Rep David R. Lewis, chairman of the redistricting committee, said “I think electing Republicans is better than electing Democrats ... so I drew this map in a way to help foster what I think is better for the country.” https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/11/us/north-carolina-voting-rights-redistictricting-battles.html
Supreme Court rejects district map for gerrymandering in 2017 due to racial motivation https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/5/22/15676250/supreme-court-racial-gerrymandering-north-carolina
Elections committee chair files 2017 bill that makes it so that the majority party (Democrats) can NEVER control an election board during an election year. Majority party would control chair in odd years, minority (GOP) would control chair in even years https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/north-carolina-republicans-election-boards_us_5c070ebfe4b0a6e4ebd96ee4 https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/House/PDF/H1117v0.pdf
GOP officials call election boards to keep early-voting sites open for shorter hours on weekends and in evenings. Counties that opened only one polling site during the first week of early voting had turnout decrease of 20% https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-northcarolina-insight-idUSKBN12Y0ZY
Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse asks election boards to “make party line changes to early voting” to limit hours and keep polls closed on Sundays. Multiple counties vote to end Sunday voting http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article96179857.html https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article100284162.html
GOP bill in 2018 to eliminate requirement for early voting the Saturday before election day, when 192k voted that day in 2016 (6.5% of early votes) https://www.wral.com/gop-proposal-would-drop-final-saturday-from-early-voting/17627479/
State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement collects sworn statements that Leslie McCrae Dowless Jr. and other staffers on behalf of Harris campaign paid people to collect absentee ballots in 2018, coordinated alteration of Democrat and minority absentee ballots. The Harris campaign is also under suspicion for the abnormally high absentee ballots that he won (96%) in primary https://wapo.st/2rgE7Ap?tid=ss https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/419561-woman-admits-to-picking-up-absentee-ballots-in-north-carolina https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/419693-second-woman-says-she-was-paid-to-collect-absentee-ballots-in-north https://www.apnews.com/ab20c7bd12464a4383abfdc2bd88ca92 Dowless campaign worker gives testimony at evidentiary hearing that she and others collected and opened unsealed absentee ballots they collected to fill in the Republican candidate, in addition to fabricating absentee forms, using false names as witness, and storing copies of all ballots to be sent to a Bladen County PAC https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/gop-campaign-worker-admits-to-filling-in-republican-votes-on-absentee-ballots-says-she-was-later-told-to-lie/ Leslie McCrae Dowless Jr. and 7 others indicted https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/30/us/mccrae-dowless-indictment.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
NC Board of Elections investigated campaign operative Leslie McCrae Dowless Jr. earlier in 2010 over allegations that he paid voters to fill out ballots. No criminal charges were made, as witnesses were unwilling to testify https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/424441-man-at-center-of-nc-election-fraud-allegations-was-previously-probed-for
Elections board ordered new election for House seat due to 2018 absentee ballot fraud https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-north-carolina/north-carolina-orders-new-u-s-house-election-after-tainted-vote-idUSKCN1QA1QG
Democratic governor accuses GOP of blocking both 2018 investigation and interim Board of Elections after the North Carolina Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement declined to validate the election results. The investigation was forced to dissolve and the Republican chair is declining to nominate for the interim board, resulting in no investigation hearings https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/north-carolina-gop-accused-of-derailing-investigation-into-election-fraud/
DA says over 1,000 ballots may have been destroyed in 9th district 2018 race https://www.foxnews.com/politics/over-1000-ballots-may-have-been-destroyed-in-tighty-contested-north-carolina-congressional-race
In 2019 Federal judge shuts down GOP attempt to preserve gerrymander, where state Republicans claimed legislators and the justices are too racist to be trusted to redraw the maps in a way that wouldn’t violate the Constitution https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/01/north-carolina-republicans-gerrymander-anita-earls.html https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/12/north-carolina-republican-gerrymandering-plan-insanity.html
NC judges strike down map for 'extreme partisan gerrymandering', requiring the new map be drawn in full public view at public hearings with all computer screens visible to legislatures and observers https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/09/03/north-carolina-judges-toss-maps-partisan-gerrymandering/2204294001/
Hofeller emails released in 2019 show that Voter ID models and research discriminated based mostly on race rather than partisanship as claimed. For example, one document included a district dividing HBCU A&T State University with the city map color-coded by race and age. Emails also include Hofeller pushing Republicans to campaign protecting the use of inmates in gerrymandering, as prisons cannot vote but would inflate population. https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-secret-files-of-the-master-of-modern-republican-gerrymandering https://media.newyorker.com/photos/5d7291409cecbb00083874cf/mastew_774,c_limit/Daley--Gerrymandering02.jpg
North Carolina Republicans recommend Art Pope, who funded REDMAP which was behind multiple court-declared gerrymandered districts, to come back as special master to "referee" the new NC map replacing the invalidated map he helped make https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6386074-LD-S-Suggested-Referees.html https://www.npr.org/2011/10/06/141078608/the-multimillionaire-helping-republicans-win-n-c

North Dakota

State required residential street address (rather than mailing address) to register, which can prevent registration of those in rural areas or reservations. 70,000 state residents lack a qualifying residential address ID, and thus the 2017 law will prevent more voters than the 3,000-vote lead Heitkamp (D) held in 2012. https://inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/4514040-nd-tribal-leaders-hope-overcome-voter-id-barriers-after-supreme https://www.aclu.org/blog/voting-rights/supreme-court-enables-mass-disenfranchisement-north-dakotas-native-americans

Ohio

Documents reveal Boehner encouraged precision gerrymandering in Ohio districts in 2011 https://thinkprogress.org/documents-show-boehner-helped-gerrymander-ohio-map-giving-gop-12-of-16-congressional-seats-b1e1199ac4e3/
State cuts "Golden Week" early voting in 2016, cuts early in-person voting from 35 days to 29 days https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/23/politics/ohio-golden-week-early-voting/
Voters assigned as inactive not included in absentee application mailings in 2016, reducing options for them becoming active again https://thinkprogress.org/ohio-is-making-it-harder-for-inactive-voters-to-become-active-again-94bc31dc5f4f/#.3qf08ru6y
Removed registration of voters who didn't vote in 3 elections and failed to reply to notice. Given the fact that nobody reported any of this back when notices were claimed to be sent, did they even send notice? Upheld by Supreme Court 5-4 in 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/11/us/politics/supreme-court-upholds-ohios-purge-of-voting-rolls.html
Federal judges ordered Ohio to allow voters to vote in 2018 who had been purged for not voting over a six-year period https://www.10tv.com/article/federal-judges-order-ohio-allow-purged-voters-back
In 2019, Sixth District Court for Ohio ruled district map unconstitutional. Leaked emails revealed that the map (made in secret) was intentionally designed to increase partisanship. As a result of the gerrymandering, the GOP consistently claimed 75% of House seats despite a 51%-47% vote lead in 2012, a 58%-42% lead in 2016 and a 52%-47% lead in 2018. https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/05/federal-judges-toss-out-ohios-congressional-map-as-illegal-gerrymander.html https://www.cleveland.com/datacentral/2017/11/emails_documents_disclose_ohio.html https://www.scribd.com/document/408565244/Sixth-District-Court-Ohio-Redistricting-Decision
Ohio set to remove 235,000 people from voter rolls in 2019 for being inactive, although thousands were found as incorrectly listed in the month since and 11,872 voters demonstrated legitimacy by updating registration https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ohio-voter-purge_n_5d713ebce4b0a606aa4f3df2

Pennsylvania

Poll-watchers blocked voter check-ins, demanding affidavits signed by friends or other arbitrary proof of identity in 2004. Trump encouraged more people to be poll-watchers in 2016 https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/09/2016-election-pennsylvania-polls-voters-trump-clinton-214297
2012 data shows ID law state has as many as 758,000 registered voters in without photo ID http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/07/05/_9_2_percent_of_pennsylvania_voters_lack_valid_id.html
Map struck down in 2018 for gerrymandering https://www.vox.com/2018/1/22/16920636/pennsylvania-gerrymander-ruling-house https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/02/19/pennsylvania-supreme-court-draws-a-much-more-competitive-district-map-to-overturn-republican-gerrymande?noredirect=on

Texas

Judge rules in 2017 that Texas Voter ID law discriminates https://www.cnn.com/2017/08/23/politics/texas-voter-id-ruling/index.html
Texas election officials confirmed that voting machines used in 30% of its counties are switching people’s votes https://twitter.com/ajplus/status/1055912575093792768?s=19 https://apnews.com/a8825810d10441f2ad828e95d6851d55
Secretary of State David Whitley apologizes for 2019 claim of 58,000 illegal votes that was shared by the AG, Governor, and President as at least 20,000 votes have already been identified as legitimate. Whitley blames it on bad wording and will still forward the names for investigation and possible prosecution, a claim which was itself denied by the AG. https://thinkprogress.org/texas-secretary-of-state-illegal-voters-david-whitley-donald-trump-d3c6d9c3b29f/ https://www.texastribune.org/2019/02/11/texas-ags-office-said-it-was-investigating-voters-citizenship-review-l/
Judge halts effort to purge 100,000 voters in 2019, which so far only found 80 ineligible out of 100,000 accused registered voters. Even the Secretary of State David Whitley, who has since resigned, admitted to accidental additions. Gov. Greg Abbott, who pushed the voter purge before Whitley, gets to pick his replacement ahead of 2020. https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/ma02/federal-judge-halts-texas-voter-roll-pu/ https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a27750601/texas-governor-greg-abbott-voter-roll-purge/
Texas responding to signature discrepancies by throwing out mail-in ballots, rather than allowing provisional ballot verification as other state laws allow https://www.huffpost.com/entry/texas-signature-mismatch-absentee-ballot_n_5d4b414ae4b01e44e4749888?3cl

Virginia

Kobach-backed "Crosscheck" database leads to 39,000 voters removed from rolls in 2013 for similar information https://www.richmond.com/news/local/chesterfield/chesterfield-registrar-delays-purge-of-voter-rolls/article_162e36b5-0be7-5dc8-af9f-48876a167b43.html http://projects.aljazeera.com/2014/double-voters/ https://www.theroot.com/the-gop-keeps-quietly-purging-black-voters-and-democrat-1795474628 https://www.brennancenter.org/sites/default/files/publications/Purges_Growing_Threat_2018.pdf
Officials were aware of voters being assigned to wrong district for at least two years before 2017 election, did not investigate or fix. In that year, Republican Bob Thomas defeated Democrat Joshua Cole in the 28th District race by 73 votes, less than half the number of wrongly-cast ballots https://wtop.com/virginia/2018/01/exclusive-va-knew-voting-wrong-house-districts-issues-2017-election/

Wisconsin

Voter ID law deterred a potential 16,800 to 23,250 voters in 2016 https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2017/09/26/wisconsin-voter-id-law-deterred-nearly-17-000-voting-uw-study-says/702026001/
Court orders state to investigate DMV failing to provide IDs within required time in 2016 https://www.thenation.com/article/a-federal-court-orders-wisconsin-to-stop-suppressing-the-vote/
Merged DMVs in 2018 in areas with limited transit https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/madison-leaders-criticize-state-s-dmv-consolidation-over-potential-voting/article_c6bc7568-f494-560e-9cbf-ba8cc9d5a578.html
Lame-duck bills made to move 2020 presidential primary from April to March to separate appointees from a risk of presidential "blue wave," leading to 3 elections in 3 months. They would also restrict in-person voting ahead of an election, despite a previous attempt being ruled unconstitutional https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/wisconsin/articles/2018-11-30/legislative-leaders-to-vote-on-extraordinary-session Outgoing governor Scott Walker signs the bills into law https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/wisconsin-gov-scott-walker-signs-bills-weakening-democratic-successor-n948096
Judge blocks lame-duck 2018 laws by outgoing GOP leadership to, among other changes, restrict in-person voting to the two weeks before an election http://www.startribune.com/judge-blocks-wisconsin-lame-duck-laws/507466732/

National

In the 2008 and 2012 elections, there was an anomalous vote gain relative to precinct size that increased Romney's count and McCain's when Romney quit, but did not affect Democrats or other elections https://web.archive.org/web/20130126180125/http://www.themoneyparty.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2008_2012_ElectionsResultsAnomaliesAndAnalysis_V1.51.pdf
Supreme Court 2013 ruling freed nine states, mostly in the South, to change their election laws without advance federal approval https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/supreme-court-ruling.html
In 2016, at least 868 polling places closed in southern states, increasing lines https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/11/4/13501120/vote-polling-places-election-2016
In 2018 Supreme Court ruled 5-4 ok'ing an already proven gerrymandered map. Argument was that if a judge reactivates interim map without intent to gerrymander, it isn't a gerrymandered map https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/06/the-abbott-v-perez-case-echoes-shelby-county-v-holder-as-a-further-death-blow-for-the-voting-rights-act.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-upholds-texas-redistricting-that-a-lower-court-said-discriminated-against-black-and-hispanic-voters/2018/06/25/bd09592a-7885-11e8-93cc-6d3beccdd7a3_story.html?noredirect=on
GOP strategist Thomas Hofeller, who ghostwrote the Neuman DoJ letter to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, cited his own unpublished study showing that the question would be "advantageous to Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites" and had been talking to Census Bureau since 2010. The DoJ claims Hofeller's study "played no role" but they copied from his study verbatim. https://www.npr.org/2019/05/30/728232221/gop-redistricting-strategist-played-role-in-push-for-census-citizenship-question https://www.npr.org/2019/06/15/732669380/emails-connect-census-official-with-gop-strategist-on-citizenship-question https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6077735-May-30-2019-Exhibit.html#document/p120/a504025 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6077715-May-30-2019-Letter-to-Judge-Jesse-Furman.html
In 2019, 3 Federal judges - New York, California, and Maryland districts - find Trump's citizenship census question unlawful. They claim it violated the Administrative Procedure Act, that Wilbur Ross concealed his basis for the question, that there's no genuine need for the question, and it prevents the US gov from carrying out its mandate. https://www.npr.org/2019/04/05/700982993/trump-administrations-census-citizenship-question-plans-halted-by-third-judge Supreme Court agrees, saying the Trump explanation for it is inadequate but allowing for a citizenship question in the future. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/citizenship-question-supreme-court-2020-census-trump-today-latest-scotus-news-a8977936.html
In 2019, Supreme Court temporarily blocks lower rulings requiring new voting maps for Ohio and Michigan, despite leaked emails in both states showing intentional gerrymandering. In Ohio the GOP consistently claimed 75% of seats despite a 51%-47% vote lead in 2012, a 58%-42% lead in 2016 and a 52%-47% lead in 2018. In Michigan the GOP consistently claimed 64% of seats despite a 46%-51% loss in 2012, a 47%-49% loss in 2014, and a 48%-47% lead in 2016. https://www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1010146 https://www.cleveland.com/datacentral/2017/11/emails_documents_disclose_ohio.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/25/us/michigan-gerrymandering.html?module=inline
In 2019, Supreme Court rules 5-4 that vetting gerrymandering is beyond its constitutional reach, moving districting out of federal control and overturning lower rulings in Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin. https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/06/27/fiasco-democracy-right-wing-supreme-court-gives-green-light-partisan-gerrymandering https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/6/27/18761166/supreme-court-gerrymandering-republicans-democracy
In 2019, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked an election security bill to authorize hundreds of millions of dollars to update voting equipment. McConnell himself has put no bills on the floor for machine improvement. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mcconnell-defends-blocking-election-security-bill-rejects-criticism-he-is-aiding-russia/2019/07/29/08dca6d4-b239-11e9-951e-de024209545d_story.html
South Carolina, Nevada, Arizona and Kansas GOP officials seeking to cancel 2020 primaries and caucuses, skipping over challengers to Trump to require Trump as 2020 candidate https://www.politico.com/story/2019/09/06/republicans-cancel-primaries-trump-challengers-1483126?cid=apn
Other general reports - https://www.brennancenter.org/sites/default/files/publications/Purges_Growing_Threat_2018.pdf, https://www.usccr.gov/pubs/2018/Minority_Voting_Access_2018.pdf, https://www.wired.com/story/voter-id-law-algorithm/, https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2016/11/22/gop-seats-bonus-in-congress/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/07/20/this-anti-voter-fraud-program-gets-it-wrong-over-99-of-the-time-the-gop-wants-to-take-it-nationwide/?noredirect=on, http://bl.ocks.org/cingraham/7551527

"I don't want everybody to vote... As a matter of fact our leverage in the elections quite candidly goes up as the voting populace goes down."
-Paul Weyrich, co-founder of Heritage Foundation and ALEC, 1980
“Look, if African Americans voted overwhelmingly Republican, they would have kept early voting right where it was,” Wrenn said. “It wasn’t about discriminating against African Americans. They just ended up in the middle of it because they vote Democrat.”
-Carter Wrenn, Republican consultant in North Carolina
“There's a lot of liberal folks in those other schools who that maybe we don't want to vote. Maybe we want to make it just a little more difficult. And I think that's a great idea.”
-Cindy Hyde-Smith, Republican Senator of Mississippi, 2003
Seeking more examples, if you have them.
Get out and vote. https://www.vote.org/

[PI] You owe the Devil, your fairy godmother, five witches and a dog your soul for various reasons and now they have all come to collect at the same time.

Original Prompt here.

Thomas had made plenty of bad decisions in his life. He was well aware of it, and most days he was able to accept his situation with a rueful laugh and a shrug. A majority of those bad decisions had left him with a variety of health problems, a penchant for crème brulee vape juice, and a mountain of debt.
But he was 86 years old, and he decided enough was enough. He hadn’t had a terrible life, somehow. He had friends at the nursing home (most of whom were senile), a good caretaker (who thought overcooked rice was still edible), grandkids (who hated him), and a girlfriend (who had introduced him to the concept of flavored vape and sneaked him pods from her kids’ stash).
Yes, enough was enough. It had been a good run. Thomas painstakingly raised himself from his wheelchair, taking care to hold onto the rails next to his bed, and settled down in his overstuffed chair to contemplate death. He figured it would hurt, but it didn’t bother him. Life had been quite painful on its own.
Just as Thomas was immersing himself in a pleasantly morbid mindset, the door to his room banged open.
“I can still hear, you know,” he grumbled without opening his eyes. “Is something wrong-”
“Thomas Fletcher!” a voice screamed shrilly from the door. “I have come to collect what is owed to me! You will surrender the necessary payment now, at the moment of your demise!”
“Don’t you people usually call the bank for that?” Thomas mumbled. “My daughter Megan is the executor of my estate; you’ll have to talk to her if there’s something off.”
“Look at me when I am speaking to you!” the voice railed. “You address Winnifred Beaumont, Grand Sorceress of the High Council! I have your contract right here-” parchment rustled angrily- “that clearly states I am owed one human soul, signed by the holder! That means you,” the witch added quickly.
Thomas grudgingly pried his eyes open and blinked at the short squat black-clad woman wearing an oversized pointy hat. “I think you’ve got the wrong person...”
“No I most certainly do not!” Winnifred bellowed. “Thomas Fletcher, of 1319 Birch Hill Street? Residing in Las Vegas, Nevada at the time of the signing?”
He grabbed his glasses, peered more closely at the contract, and sighed. It was not mistaken. He recognized his own drunken scrawl at the bottom. “Oh right. You were offering me some free poker chips.”
“Precisely!” Winnifred barked. “Five additional racks for no charge, only the soul contract. I would like to get this over with quickly, I’m a busy witch and haven’t got all day.”
Thomas nodded. “That’s fair.”
Winnifred dragged one of her necklaces over her head, a thick gold chain with an amethyst tear pendant, and pointed a short knobby finger at his heart. “Hold still dearie, this should only take-”
BANG.
A cloud of white smoke enveloped Winnifred, flinging her aside. Thomas ducked as the necklace flew over his head and clattered into the corner.
“UNDERHANDED, USURPING, LYING, SNEAKING, BACKSTABBING UGLY TOAD-”
A second woman strode regally out of the smoke, bootheels ringing on the linoleum floor. She stretched out a ringed hand towards the fallen Winnifred and the witch rose into the air, clutching her throat. “Thought you’d get here before the rest of us? Snatch this soul away before we even caught word that he was dying?”
Winnifred made an assortment of affirmative gagging sounds.
“Think again!” she roared, and Winnifred sailed through the air once more, leaving a witch-shaped hole in the drywall.
Thomas took it all in with a minimum of shock. People hallucinated before dying all the time. At least this was entertaining. And he couldn’t deny that the second witch was quite easy on the eyes.
“Oh hello Mr. Fletcher,” she said briefly. “I’m Keira Pattison, Grand Sorceress of the High Council. The real Grand Sorceress,” she added, glaring at the feebly moaning Winnifred. “That one seems to think she’s won the seat, but it’s another one of her lies as usual… Well, I’m sure you understand that you have signed a soul contract?”
“Another one?” Thomas asked.
“This is a valid one,” Keira assured him. “I believe you were residing in Montgomery, Alabama at the time of signing?”
More memories came flooding back. He suddenly remembered where he had seen Keira Pattison before. “Right, you were that bank advisor I went to for the business loan.”
“Indeed- $500,000 and five years of guaranteed success in exchange for the soul contract. How did that pan out, by the way?”
“It was all right,” Thomas said wistfully. “Made good money and then sold it to some bozo who ran it into the ground. But it wasn’t my problem by the time it started failing, so I just moved to California and didn’t look back.”
“How very witch-like of you,” Keira chuckled. “About that soul then. I do hope you’ve enjoyed your time on Earth, Mr. Fletcher.” The necklace rose from the corner into her hand. “Eyes closed and hold still.”
He did as requested, taking what he thought could be his last breath, but a horrible smell caught in his throat. His eyes snapped open. “Do you smell something funny?”
Keira coughed vigorously. “I do… oh, Hecate, it’s a…”
Her eyes rolled back in her head and she collapsed in a faint at his feet.
“That’s right, stay down,” someone cackled from the hallway. “Sweetie, could I trouble you to look away for a moment?”
Thomas’ eyes were watering so badly from the stench that he couldn’t see if he tried. “I’m as good as blind out here.”
A disgusting squelching sound oozed through the doorway. Dozens of nebulous limbs dragged the slimy green mass upright into a humanoid form. “Hello Tommy-boy.”
Thomas blinked. Only one person at the nursing home called him that. “Deborah?”
“Don’t like me much now, do ya?” His girlfriend, or Thomas supposed, his ex-girlfriend’s silhouette blurred and resolved into the familiar white-haired shape, but pure malice glittered in the green eyes. “Keepin’ tabs on you hasn’t been easy. But then I heard all the yelling and somebody got chucked through a wall, right into my prunes! The nerve!”
“Oh yeah, I think her name was Winnifred or something,” Thomas said weakly. “Barged in saying she had a soul contract on me.”
Deborah grinned, revealing a green maw with quadruple rows of pointy teeth. “Busy boy. Just so happens, I got one too.” More limbs unrolled a third roll of parchment. “Your John Hancock, right here. Coughed up that soul in exchange for your kids’ college funds. Noble, but nobility don’t count for much after death.”
“Nothing matters now, does it?” Thomas asked. “Alright, get on with it already.”
“Gimme that…” Deborah pried the amethyst necklace away from the unconscious Keira. “Now let’s do this right and proper.”
She pointed twenty-five green fingers at his heart. “So long, Tommy-boy.”
“Cheers Deb,” Thomas said sleepily. “Thanks for the vapes.”
A pale purple thread of mist rose from his chest, seeking the great amethyst dangling from the gold chain. Thomas felt a chill settle over his limbs, starting at his feet and creeping upwards towards his innards. The stone began to glow- softly at first, intensifying by the second.
“Oh it was you!” another voice shrieked. “Crawl back into your dumpster, you trashy little SKANK!”
Rays of pink light stabbed into Deborah’s form like spears, withering and burning the green flesh wherever they touched. The creature let out a howl of agony and recoiled.
“CRAWL LIKE THE PATHETIC SLUG YOU ARE! CRAWL!”
“Forgive!” Deborah wailed. “No more! Please!”
Thomas gave up on trying to figure out what was real and what was not. The smell and the very real hole in the drywall seemed to have ruled out hallucinations, but he knew better than to interfere in matters over which he had no control.
“Thomas,” the pink light said sternly. “I truly thought I raised you better than this.”
“Don’t know who you are, but I promise you, none of this is your fault.” It was a feminine voice, with a matronly flutter, he thought. “I’m plenty aware I’ve messed up.”
“After all these years, this is how you repay me? Signing your SOUL away to witches you don’t even know? Sleeping with THAT?”
“Looks aren’t a priority for me,” Thomas said, and it was true. “My vision’s damn near gone, and with the lights off, you can’t even tell.”
“Urghhh!” The light shuddered in disgust so hard that it assumed a human form. “It’s Anastasia, Thomas. I’m taking you home right this instant, away from all these… loose women.”
“Anna?” Thomas recognized his caretaker in her home uniform immediately. “What the hell is going on here?”
“Who are you calling loose?” Winnifred croaked from the next room. “Say it to my face, ya sparkly bi-”
Anastasia pointed an imperious finger in her direction. An enormous pink cloud descended over the plump witch, muffling her voice. “Your fairy godmother is taking you somewhere much safer than this, and then we’ll do the soul extraction in a humane and comfortable fashion. Not like these crude, rude, old bats.”
“Still on about the soul?” Thomas was beginning to get tired of the routine. “Jeez.”
“Well, if you’d kept track of who actually owned it, we wouldn’t be in this position right now,” Anastasia said primly. She summoned a towel out of thin air and began wiping Deborah’s slime off of the arm of Thomas’ chair. “As it stands, that soul is now owed to me due to your failure to stay out of trouble despite all of my guidance. There. Now let’s be away from here before anyone else shows up.”
“Forgetting someone?”
A smooth male voice seemed to emanate from every single surface in the room. Winnifred, Keira, Deborah, and Anastasia all froze.
“I believe I have the sole claim to Mr. Thomas Fletcher’s soul… and all of your claims are rendered illegitimate if I have understood this correctly.”
“The Dark Lord,” Anastasia whimpered. “Oh Thomas, you didn’t.”
“What, Voldemort?” Thomas grumbled. “I know damn well I didn’t hand my soul to J.K. Rowling.”
Someone stepped cleanly out of the wall. There were no pops, or bangs, or clouds of smoke, just a silent presence that had not been there before. It was a tall thin man, but his face was out of focus, somehow, or just plain wrong. He seemed to be smiling, scowling, baring his teeth, and staring neutrally all at once.
“Mr. Fletcher, as a representative of the denizens of Hell, I’d like to extend our warm welcome for you to join our little entourage,” the man said. He didn’t sound angry or upset. “I have a soul contract here that predates the others that have been presented today; I believe this was signed by your mother?”
“It requires the signature of the soul holder,” said Winnifred stubbornly. “As you are aware, Lord Satan, the signature of the mother is null and void-”
“Ordinarily you would be correct, but this situation unfortunately falls under ‘defiance of acts of God,’ which states the signature of a blood relative is valid if the soul holder is incapacitated or otherwise incapable of signing.” Satan unfurled a fifth scroll. “At the age of 3, Mr. Fletcher was struck by a falling tree branch. The wound would have been fatal had I not intervened at his mother’s behest.”
“Oh,” Keira grumbled. “His mother…”
“Well this sucks!” Winnifred yelled. “I could be somewhere else right now!”
Deborah promptly rounded on her. “Then GO, you big fat toad!”
“Don’t you call me a toad, you stupid slime heap!” A whip of lightning flashed from Winnifred’s hand, but it sank into the greenish puddle without effect. “At least I bathe more than once a year!”
“We’d never know it by looking at you,” Anastasia sneered.
“Ladies, ladies,” Satan said patiently. “Perhaps you’d consider taking this outside?”
“NO!” they all shouted at once.
“I think I’ve already made myself clear-”
Another blast like a cannon sent the entire group reeling. Thomas could only shield his face with his hands as a flash of red light blinded his already weak vision.
When his eyes cleared, he almost gagged at the sight. It seemed to be at least two women, but their bodies had been fused and twisted somehow, leaving them a single mass of twisted limbs and facial features that looked like something Dali or Picasso might have sculpted. A dented, scarred blob of a head had four eyes of varying sizes, one overlarge mouth with two tongues, and a bifurcated nose with four nostrils. Next to the fleshy mass, a large well-groomed yellow Labrador stood at attention.
“Eww!” Keira shrieked. “What happened to you, ugly?”
“We have come far,” two voices whispered. “We must have the soul. The last soul that will break our curse.”
“Two minds. One mind. No silence. No peace,” one of them intoned. “We are one who wishes to be two.”
The Lab licked their hands sympathetically and both patted his head in perfect synchronization.
“There is a problem,” the twin said. “He tells us that he lays claim to you as well.”
“Who… The DOG?” Thomas demanded. “How does a DOG…”
“He tells us that you made a promise. Broke a promise. The promise of the thrown ball. The betrayal of the empty hand.”
“Sorry, but that means my soul is forfeit?”
“Lying to a dog is a mortal sin,” Satan said warily. “If you’d apologized to him right afterward, it would have been alright, but I think he’s a bit beyond accepting apologies right now.”
“Soul. Give us soul and all will be forgiven.”
The Lab barked in agreement. Its eyes blazed with a captivating golden light.
“Ladies, I do feel badly for you, but you’ll have to go elsewhere,” Satan told them. “We’ve got a full house here already.”
“No,” one of them hissed. “Will not let go of hope. Not when it is so close at hand.”
“I suppose we’re at a standstill then,” Keira said. “As the Grand Sorceress of the High Council, I would like to propose that Mr. Fletcher decide to whom the soul ought to be given.”
“Except for the fact that the High Council has no jurisdiction over me,” Satan snapped. “I’ve already made my claim quite clear. Your contracts are invalid.”
A lance of purple light flashed from Deborah’s amorphous form, aimed at Thomas. Waves of heat and cold rippled through his body as it brushed his skin, but a black thread coiled snakelike around the light and shattered it like glass.
“Thievery won’t be tolerated in this instance,” Satan began sternly, but his voice was drowned out by Winnifred and Keira pouncing on the slime creature. The Lab barked furiously and dove into the pile with digging paws and snapping teeth. The twins began waving their misshapen hands and chanting a spell that made the air around Thomas hum with power.
By now, he was so confused that he would have willingly coughed up his soul to whoever emerged from the brawl, but a tap on the shoulder made him look up. A relatively unscathed Satan, looking peeved and tired, gestured towards the wall. An archway swirling with black and silver vapor opened with a small hiss. Thomas knew nothing of magic or devilish powers, but he could feel it pulling at him, like a leash had been wrapped around his gut.
“Whenever you’re ready, Mr. Fletcher,” the Devil sighed. “With some alacrity, if you would.”
He nodded and began to struggle to his feet, but a glittering white hex sailed overhead, leaving a scorch mark on the wall. Thomas sat down in a hurry.
“Oh for hell’s sake,” Satan muttered. He began whispering an incantation of his own.
Thomas took off his glasses and cleaned them on an unsullied patch of shirt. Somehow, all the chaos had left him in no hurry to die. When he put the glasses back on, he realized the fight had come to a relative standstill. The Lab and Winnifred were engaged in a furious tug-of-war, both gripping her amethyst necklace by the chain. The stone roiled with energy as if it could sense the war being fought over it.
“Get off! GET OFF!” Winnifred shrieked, but the Lab refused to relinquish his hold. The two strained back and forth as Anastasia grabbed the dog’s neck, but Keira and Deborah hung on to Winnifred.
A clap of thunder made Thomas’ ears ring. The chain tore asunder, sending the amethyst clattering to the floor. All five witches, Anastasia, and Satan lunged for it, but it was the twins who emerged victorious. As they held the pendant aloft, purple light streamed from the stone, bathing them both. Individual limbs emerged from the mass of twisted flesh and the single misshapen head became two.
A hush fell over the crowd. Even Satan looked impressed. Inch by inch, the twins rippled and separated. Two manes of golden hair emerged from the formerly bald scalps, blue eyes became smaller and clearer, and two rosebud mouths closed around their own sets of teeth, revealing a pair of witches so beautiful that they looked almost angelic.
“We… are cured?” one of them whispered.
“We are two. Not one. Silence… blessed silence…” Tears filled their eyes.
A yell broke the shocked silence.
“MY SOULS!” Winnifred shrieked. “THIEVES! CHEATS! GIVE ME BACK MY SOULS!”
She lunged at the twins, who went down like pins under a bowling ball. The pendant flew from their hands and smashed underfoot, an empty shell without the souls it had held.
Satan shook his head disdainfully at the brawl. The shadow doorway still gaped open in the wall beside him. “Mr. Fletcher, if you could step this way please.”
“I’m gonna need my walker,” Thomas said wearily. His head was ringing from all the shouting and magic as the five witches and one fairy battled furiously. “Honestly I was hoping it'd be over by now.”
Satan delicately edged along the wall, dodging errant curses and spells, and returned with Thomas’ collapsible walker. “There you are. I trust you’ll find plenty to keep you occupied down there. I understand you enjoyed gambling a while ago.”
“Mhmm.” Thomas stood up, leaning heavily on the walker. “Well, if that’s all it takes to die, I’m here for it.”
He tried to stand, but realized something was gripping the foot of his walker. The Labrador was latched onto one of the tennis ball cushions, snarling ferociously.
“Oh come on!” Thomas tried to yank the walker free, but only succeeded in falling hard on his face as it was pulled away. The dog scampered off with its prize, tripping the furious Anastasia onto her back. Her foot struck Keira right on the point of the chin, and she fell on top of Winnifred, cowering away from the twins’ combined assault. Deborah seized the walker with eight arms and tried to suck it away, but the dog refused to yield.
“Down!” one of the twins was shouting. “Bad dog! Bad dog- NOOOOOOO!”
Slowly, inexorably, the tangle of witches was being dragged towards the dark portal. The dog’s muffled snarls blended into Winnifred’s stream of curses and hexes, accompanied by Anastasia’s screams and the chanting of the twins. Deborah was trying to anchor herself to the floor, but the portal was stronger than she, and a gruesome ripping sound informed Thomas that she had parted ways with some limbs.
Thomas managed to grab the arm of his chair and push himself to a sitting position. The pull of the portal was negligible now. He supposed it was expending all of its energy dragging five witches, a dog, and a fairy godmother into its depths. When he glanced over at Satan, hoping for answers, the man only shrugged and put his hands in his pockets.
The seven vanished into the black depths and the portal closed at last with a dreadful slurping sound. Eerie silence fell over the room, leaving Thomas and the Devil looking equally confused.
“Well that was certainly something.” Satan produced a pocket square and brushed soot off of his white collar. “In a truly bizarre turn of events… I seem to be owing you a favor, Mr. Fletcher.”
“Me?” Thomas asked. “Why?”
“All those souls, of course! If you hadn’t been so careless with your soul contract signing, there wouldn’t have been such a wild rumpus over your death!” He gave Thomas a toothy smile. “Let me ask you a fair question. Do you truly want to die? Or would you prefer to live, if some of your affairs were set in order for you?”
Thomas sat back and thought very hard. He was sick, estranged from most of his family, and owed quite a lot of money to various people. That was why he had wanted to go. But if all of that was set in order… Besides, his caretaker and girlfriend had already disappeared off to Hell.
“I think I’d want to live,” Thomas said slowly. “It’s just that I’ve really got a mountain of problems here.”
“Well, we can fix that.” Satan counted on his fingers. “Five witch souls, one fairy soul, and the dog seems like a good boy, even though animals don’t have souls… Seven favors, Mr. Fletcher. That’s your good health restored, your debts settled, your family’s goodwill, and I’ll throw in a few years of strong business for whatever endeavor you decide is next on your list.”
Thomas was a bit surprised at the generosity, but he did what he was best at and nodded unquestioningly. “That’s quite kind of you.”
“I’m in a good mood,” Satan said brightly. “Anyhow, you’re free to leave. I’ll be in touch in a few more decades.”
“Wait.” Something wary and crafty seemed to have awoken inside Thomas when the Devil returned his health. His mind was racing in a way it hadn’t moved in years. “You won’t follow me from here? You won’t do anything to sabotage me?”
Satan shook his head and smiled.
“Sometimes it’s best that I don’t intervene at all, Mr. Fletcher,” he said. “Humanity has a hundred times more potential for chaos than anything I could dream up. You’re living proof of that.”
Thomas couldn’t help but agree.

i_MiLK's 2 Round February Mock Draft w/ Explanations

No long intro, let's just jump straight into it.
DISCLAIMER #1: This is based on what I would do if I was picking for each team. This is not intended to be a predictive mock.
DISCLAIMER #2: The largest story of the draft and what will determine how much of the actual draft and mock drafts alike play out is the decision of Kyler Murray to play either baseball or football. Since at the end of the day mock drafts are all about how different scenarios could play out in the draft, in this mock Kyler has decided that he'll commit to playing football and wants to play in the NFL. Ok? Ok.
DISCLAIMER #3: No trades
1.01 ARI - Nick Bosa EDGE The Ohio State
The Cardinals are in a great spot entering the draft considering the sorry state of their roster. I know that seems like a "no shit Sherlock" statement because they have the 1st pick in the whole draft, but what puts them in a good position goes beyond that. It's the flexibility that's key. Want interior pass rush? Quinnen Williams is a monster. Want someone to pair up with Chandler Jones? Nick Bosa's your guy. Want to acquire assets to try and fill all your holes on the roster? You could get a great haul for trading back. I went with Nick because I see what the Chargers have done with Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa and think the Cards could crank that up to 11 with Chandler and Nick, but it's gonna be very hard to the Cards to screw this up with whatever direction they choose to go in on draft night.
1.02 SF - Josh Allen EDGE Kentucky
Lemme tell ya, I hated Josh Allen's game when I watched his 2017 season. The athletic and physical tools were all there but it just didn't look like he knew what he was doing out there, especially when it came to rushing the QB. Fast-forward to the end of the 2018 season and Josh Allen is a top 10 overall player on my board and a prospect that I have fallen in love with. Josh still has some work to do in terms of expanding his moves, counters, and variety as a pass rusher, but his improvement over 1 offseason was absolutely staggering. His ability to learn and add things to his game to the degree that he did this pas year gives me a ton of confidence that he can continue to develop and get better in the NFL. Most prospects aren't finished products coming out of college, and it's the ones that can prove they can develop that earn high grades for me. Josh Allen certainly proved that this season and it's why I'm comfortable taking him in the top 5.
1.03 NYJ - Quinnen Williams DT Alabama
This might be a tad strange considering the Jets are planning on keeping Leonard Williams in the Big Apple but I think getting Q would be the best move for the Jets. With ~$95 million in cap space, I feel the Jets would be best served spending much of that cap space on outside pass rushers and on the OL. By doing that, it allows the Jets to either stick at 3 and take the BPA, or trade back and recoup assets lost in the trade up with the Colts last year. At this point, with Quinnen still on the board and Henry Anderson hitting the open market, this pick is a natural fit on a revamped Jets roster.
1.04 OAK - Brian Burns EDGE Florida State
This pick is pretty simple, the Raiders need a pass rusher on the outside and Burns can give it to them. Long, explosive, bendy, and possessing technique, Brian is my top pass rusher on the board. The concerns about his frame are certainly warranted, as he's a pretty lanky guy, but he has all the other traits you want in a pass rusher. If he weighs in at the combine at 245 like some suspect he will, then that will answer some questions and concerns about his frame.
1.05 TB - Ed Oliver DL Houston
Tampa made a huge mistake last year in passing on the BPA for Vita Vea. Vea is a fine player but anytime you pass on a 1st team All-Pro for a "fine" player, you're going to regret it. That's especially true when that All-Pro is a versatile, playmaking do-it-all safety and your fine player is a 1T DT. That's not a mistake I want to make again, and with Gerald McCoy more than likely on his way out, it makes sense to fill that need with a player like Oliver. Some people have concerns about Ed's size and technical ability, but I believe in his incredible athleticism. The reason I thought that Derwin was a great fit for the Bucs last year was because I felt they needed a playmaker in the secondary. With McCoy gone, the Bucs now need a playmaker on the defensive line and I think Oliver is well worth the gamble on becoming that next playmaker.
1.06 NYG - Dwayne Haskins QB The Ohio State
Regardless of whether or not Eli will be the G-men's start in 2019, this is a good pick. Eli is 38 years old and on the last year of his contract, they need a QB of the future as soon as possible and Haskins is my top signal caller in this class. As a 1 year starter in college with some technical things to clean up in his lower body, having Haskins learning behind Eli wouldn't be the worst thing in the world the Giants were determined to have Eli be the starter for 1 final year. I do think that Haskins talent, combined with the likes of OBJ, Barkley, Shepard, and Engram, could make for a very dangerous offense for a long time.
1.07 JAX - Kyler Murray QB Oklahoma
Yes, he has a small frame (although with how the NFL protects its QBs I'm a tad less worried about his size than others). Yes, he mostly went up against those garbage Big XII defenses. At the end of the day though, Murray has fantastic athleticism and a big time arm. When I watched Kyle play this season, I saw a guy who can flat out play. I'll be fascinated to see how the Kyler Murray experiment works in the NFL if he goes the football route. Murray is a super polarizing prospect, probably more so than even Wyoming Josh Allen was last year. Considering the rest of the QB crop in this year's class, I'd much rather take the Murray risk than rely on the rest of the QBs after Haskins.
1.08 DET - Clelin Ferrell EDGE Clemson
Another team with a huge need at pass rusher. Whether Ziggy Ansah re-signs or not, the Lions need to get some more juice on the edge. Ferrell isn't the most flexible EDGE prospect in this class, but his hand usage, strength, length, and jump off the snap are certainly quality. He's also one of the best run defenders out of the top EDGE prospects, and I think Ferrell's overall game will mesh well with what Matt Patricia wants to do on defense.
1.09 BUF - Jonah Williams OL Alabama
Time to get Josh Allen some protection man. I personally think Jonah can be a high-quality tackle at the NFL level, but on this Buffalo OL it doesn't matter where you put Jonah, he'll be an upgrade. There honestly isn't much more to say about this pick, it's just a great upgrade to unit that needs to be better for the development of Josh Allen's game and the Bills' offense.
1.10 DEN - Byron Murphy CB Washington
More BPA-type picks here at 10. Murphy is my favorite corner in this entire class. Aggressive, fluid, physical, and with great ball skills, I like Byron's mix of traits more than any other CB in this class. With Roby hitting FA and no other real quality CB opposite of Chris Harris, I think Murphy can infuse another layer of talent on this defense like Bradley Chubb did this past season.
1.11 CIN - Devin White LB LSU
I know Bengals fans have seen this pick a million times, but if it ain't broke don't fix it. Cincinnati's LB play was flat out abhorrent last year. The lack of speed and athleticism on their second level was shocking, and needs fixing immediately. Devin White can help solve a lot of those problems. As a RB convert, White's mental processing and instincts improved from 2017 to 2018 and will continue to improve, but White's size and athleticism are tantalizing for a LB prospect.
1.12 GB - Jachai Polite EDGE Florida
Size and frame are concerns for Polite, at only 6'2 and 240-245, but Polite has solid hand usage, explosiveness, and bend on the outside. Clay Matthews has done a lot of great things in Green Bay, including helping them to a Super Bowl victory (grrrrrrrrrrr) but as a 32 year FA, it's time to move on to a younger pass rusher. Polite will probably struggle early on in his career as a run defender, but he'll be able to bring some juice and disruption as a pass rusher on a team that needs it if they want to get Aaron Rodgers back to the playoffs.
1.13 MIA - Jeffery Simmons DT Mississippi State
The tank is on in South Beach, and after years of mediocrity it's the right direction to head in. I believe that building a team from the ground up should start in the trenches and Simmons is the best linemen available. Obviously many won't like Simmons because of his off field history before he got to Mississippi State, and he'll need to answer questions about that in the pre-draft process. However everything that I've seen and read indicates that Simmons has been a locker room leader for the Bulldogs during his time there. On the field there's no questions from me about Jeffery's game. Good size, great quickness and explosiveness, improving technique and solid finishing are all components of Simmons' game. The disruption and havoc that Simmons has been able to cause in backfields all across the southeast in the past couple years are exactly what the Dolphins need to start rebuilding their team.
1.14 ATL - Cody Ford OL Oklahoma
I definitely think that Cody can play tackle at the NFL level, but on this Falcons team I think Ford could start out at guard with Andy Levitre hitting FA and being old. Ford has power, size, flexibility, and agile feet that make him a good prospect for any OL spot. Atlanta's biggest weakness right now is in the trenches gives them the toughness and athleticism to help fix that.
1.15 WAS - D.K. Metcalf WR Ole Miss
Combine medicals will be key to see if DK's neck checks out, but right now he's my WR1. Metcalf isn't the most polished route runner coming out of the Rebel's cookie-cutter offense, but he stands at 6'4 225 with long strides and good long speed. With great physical and athletic traits, Metcalf has the potential to be a legit #1 WR on a NFL roster. Washington really needs someone like Metcalf to give their offense a spark. Whoever their QB is in 2019, and if Alex Smith is able to come back and be their QB after that, will need a dynamic big play WR like Metcalf if the Skins want to try and climb back up to the top of the NFC East.
1.16 CAR - Nasir Adderly SAF Delaware
I really thought long about this pick, but more and more I start to believe that the Delaware product is the best safety in this class. I love his range, size, and willingness to come down and tackle. Adderly is a versatile chess piece that can play in a multitude of positions in the secondary. He's physical and aggressive enough to come down and play in the box in a SS role, he's fluid enough to cover receiving TEs and RBs, and he has the range, instincts, and ball skills to play to play in a single high, deep 1/2, or deep 1/3 role. Looking at the Panthers roster, they've done a nice job of retooling their secondary since Josh Norman left by drafting Donte Jackson, but their safety play has been in need of younger, fresh blood. I think Adderly has the ability to help improve this defense and take this team back to the playoffs and challenge for the NFC South crown.
1.17 CLE - Mack Wilson LB Alabama
I definitely thought about going OT here, but honestly, Greg Robinson played really well for the Browns down the stretch and probably saved his career. Although Greg is a FA this spring, with how he played in Cleveland, I think it makes sense to bring him back to Cleveland considering the quality of his play and the chemistry he already has with that OL. Someone that shouldn't be back with the Browns however is LB Jamie Collins. Collins is simply too expensive for what he brings them. Enter Mack Wilson. Mack's size, athleticism, and coverage ability is fantastic for a LB prospect. In today's NFL you need LBs who are comfortable covering in space and Mack is one of those guys. Wilson isn't the best in terms of processing run plays, and he'll need to play gaps quicker in the pros, but I think being in a LB room with guys Kirksey and Schobert will help Mack's mental development and will help take the pressure off of Mack in the run game. A real nice pick that I think will help round out this defense.
1.18 MIN - Dalton Risner OL Kansas State
All about versatility with this pick. The Vikings need OL help in the worst way and Risner helps to solve that. Risner has the experience, size, and athleticism to play all 5 spots on the OL. If the Vikes want to keep Reiff and O'Neill at tackle, then Risner can easily kick inside. If they want to move around Reiff and maybe move O'Neill to LT (where he played at Pitt), then Risner can plug and play at RT (where he played the past couple years at KSU). Overall I think Risner really helps boost this offensive line, and maybe now Kirk Cousins can beat a team over .500.
1.19 TEN - Montez Sweat EDGE Mississippi State
Senior Bowl standout Montez Sweat goes here to Tennessee in the top 20. Of the EDGE prospects likely to go in the 1st round, Sweat is the one I have the most questions about. Specifically, I wonder how good he can be with his quickness and flexibility questions. However his length, frame, and effort cannot be denied. As a #2 EDGE rusher opposite Harold Landry, I think that Montez can put up some solid numbers and provide more pressure on the QB off the edge.
1.20 PIT - Deandre Baker CB Georgia
I recently went back and watched Baker, Trayvon Mullen, and Greedy Williams and I just couldn't help but think that Baker played the best of the 3. Deandre's ability to make plays on the ball and his ability to constantly break up passes are just what the Steelers need. Baker always seems to find the ball when it's thrown his way with 7 career INTs and 23 career PDs and takeaways and ball skills are the biggest weaknesses of the Steelers secondary. Steelers really need to hit on this pick, but all the top CBs in this class have their fair share of concerns. I just hope that Baker works out for us if he's the pick.
1.21 SEA - Rashan Gary DL Michigan
I think this is solid value for Gary. Gary's production doesn't jump of the page for where he's been mocked and for a recruit of his pedigree, but his size, strength, explosiveness, and quickness is certainly appealing in the 1st round still. I think Seattle can be a really good fit for Gary. Defensively, I think the Seahawks have the ability to be pretty creative with Gary and move him around in many spots along the line to create and exploit different mismatches. A DL that includes Wolverines Frank Clark and Rashan Gary could prove to be particularly destructive to offenses.
1.22 BAL - N'Keal Harry WR Arizona State
Lamar Jackson is a great runner and a fantastic athlete, but he needs a big WR to help make him a more consistent passer. With strong hands, a huge body, and a great catch radius, N'Keal Harry is a good receiver to pair up with Jackson. I do have questions about Harry's route running and his ability to create separation, but on top of the tools I already stated he's a very agile player and has shown solid YAC ability. Time to build around Lamar and Harry is a good piece to start that process.
1.23 HOU - Yodny Cajuste OT West Virginia
Fairly simple selection here. Deshaun Watson is the present and future of the Texans franchise, he simply cannot be taking the amount of hits he's taken so far. The Texans OL was the worst pass protecting OL in the NFL this past year, and Cajuste can go a long way in rectifying that. Cajuste has a great frame, great length, nimble feet, and good strength. Yodny will also bring a tough, fierce, and nasty mentality to this OL unit. I think that Yodny is one of the more underrated OL prospects in this year's draft but I also think he's the sort of guy who can help out a struggling unit.
1.24 OAK via CHI - Noah Fant TE Iowa
Now that Oakland has their pass rusher, it's time to just get talent. With Jared Cook 32 and hitting FA, the Raiders need to get Derek Carr a new weapon to work with. What makes Fant such a promising prospect is how athletic he is and how many different ways you can use him. He played inline some at Iowa but he was used a lot as a slot receiver as well. That mismatch ability combined with his great athleticism gives him the potential to be a very dangerous weapon in the NFL. In 2018, Jared Cook posted a career year with highs in targets, receptions, yards, and touchdowns. If Carr liked Cook that much, I think that Carr would love to have Fant as a receiving target.
1.25 PHI - Devin Bush LB Michigan
Jordan Hicks has been a fairly injury prone player in his NFL career so far, and I don't trust the LB depth after Nigel Bradham. I do have some concerns about Bush's size and specifically his arm length in order to shed tackles, but he has a pretty strong mental game and he has great sideline-to-sideline speed and overall athleticism. He's also pretty solid in coverage vs RBs, although his size does limit his ability to cover TEs. In a very weak LB class though, I'm still comfortable taking a guy like Devin Bush at the end of the 1st round.
1.26 IND - Trayvon Mullen CB Clemson
The Colts are in an interesting spot here at the end of the 1st round. The value isn't really good for an EDGE defender but they're in a really good spot to add a receiver or a corner. With how deep the WR class is and with how top-heavy the CB class is, going with CB first is the better bet. I've cooled off a bit on Mullen from the preseason and early in the year, but I'm still a fan of Mullen's game. He's got great length, nice speed, and plays a physical brand of football. He's a solid and physical tackler against ball carriers and receivers, and he does a good job of squeezing receivers to the boundary and limiting their room to operate. I certainly have concerns about his fluidity, quick twitch movement, and ball skills, but he's done a nice job of making life difficult for opposing outside receivers and I think he can continue to do that in the NFL. For the Colts, Pierre Desir, Nate Hariston, and Quincy Wilson isn't the worst CB starting trio I've seen, but Desir is a FA and regardless, it's certainly a CB crops that can be upgraded.
1.27 OAK via DAL - Deionte Thompson SAF Alabama
Just adding more talent to this Raiders roster. Oakland really doesn't have many bodies at the safety position in general. Karl Joseph hasn't gotten on so far with Jon Gruden and Paul Guenther, and Reggie Nelson is a really old FS that's also hitting FA. Thompson has really cooled off after a scorching start to the season. He's prone to getting baited by QB's eyes and from what I've been able to gather he has a slight frame (like 175-180 lbs). I still believe that Deionte is a really good safety prospect though. He still has great range and his ball skills are good. Despite his size he's also a really aggressive tackler and more than willing to come downhill and hit guys, so there's definitely appealing traits with Thompson. Considering how barebones the Raiders roster is right now, the name of the game should be getting playmakers and that's what I have tried to do in this first round.
1.28 LAC - Jawaan Taylor OT Florida
The Gators RT has been shooting up draft boards, and I feel it's fairly warranted. Listed at 6'5 and 328 lbs, Taylor has great length and good strength as a blocker. He also has some surprising agility for his size, although I'm not sure just how good of an athlete he really is. Regardless, I think he's an immediate upgrade over current Bolts RT Sam Tevi. Tevi isn't a horrible RT and a player that deserves a place on the roster, but I just don't think he's starter material currently. With Philip Rivers approaching the twilight of his career and the team in win-now mode, getting a better RT with be beneficial for Rivers, and potentially the QB that takes over for him in the future.
1.29 KC - Greedy Williams CB LSU
It's pretty apparent where the biggest hole is on the Chiefs team, it's in the secondary. Kendall Fuller is a solid piece, and KC should probably look to bring back Steven Nelson, but there's just nothing else in that CB room. I have my gripes about parts of Greedy's game (his press technique needs more work, his lack of physicality and effort vs the run does not appeal to me much, his long speed, he could do a bit better job of getting his head around and finding the ball, and I thought he would have developed from 2017 to 2018 more than he actually did), but his playmaking ability and his amazing physical tools make him a tantalizing CB prospect. At a staggering 6'3, Williams has the length to shrink any throwing window and negate almost any receiver's catch radius. With 6 INTs as a redshirt freshman and 19 PDs in 2 seasons, he's also proved that he's able to make the most of his talents whenever he's able to see the ball. Williams is the most "boom or bust" CB prospect in this year's class, but if the Chiefs are able to hit on him and develop him, they will become a much more lethal Super Bowl contender. Finally, how can you not have a DB prospect with the nickname "Greedy" go in the 1st round?
1.30 GB via NO - T.J. Hockenson TE Iowa
The 2018 John Mackey Award winner will be a great fit pretty much anywhere, but with Aaron Rodgers the pick becomes all the better. There's nothing Hockenson can't do, he can block, run routes well, use his size to box out DBs, create YAC, has reliable hands, and is an explosive player. He may not have the crazy athleticism his teammate Noah Fant has, but T.J. should be a reliable offensive piece for AR12 and the Packers to replace the aging Jimmy Graham with.
1.31 LAR - Dexter Lawrence NT Clemson
With Ndamukong Suh looking for an offseason payday, the Rams will probably get the chance to replace him with another huge DT. Dexter Lawrence helped himself out quite a bit with a much better and healthier 2017 than 2018, but a suspension from the CFB Playoff has dampened his season. I'm still a fan of Dex's game though. He eats blockers for breakfast and is a constant sight for RBs versus the run on the interior. As a pass rusher I think he offers more value than people think with his ability to quickly push the pocket and collapse areas for the QB to step up in, allowing his EDGE rushers easy opportunities to finish off the QB. DLaw has been lost in the shuffle this draft season, but playing next to the best defensive player on the planet, 2x reigning DPOY, and potentially greatest DT of all time when said player gets inducted into Canton, should help Dexter make more of an impact and help retool this Rams defensive line.
1.32 NE - Christian Wilkins DT Clemson
How "Patriots" would it be for Wilkins to fall to New England at the end of the 1st round? Christian isn't a crazy athlete, nor does he have insane physical tools, but he's a team leader who plays a solid, well-rounded game. The Pats are in store for a fair bit of turnaround on the defensive line, and Wilkins is the perfect guy to help ease that transition. Wilkins is a disruptive run defender and does an excellent job as a gap penetrator (14.0 TFL in 2018), but is also a sound pass rusher with a variety of moves in his arsenal (10.5 sacks over the past 2 seasons). At the end of the day the fit between the Pats and Wilkins is too good to pass up on here with the last pick of the first round.
Round 2
2.33 ARI - Andre Dillard OT Washington State
2.34 IND via NYJ - Kelvin Harmon WR North Carolina State
2.35 OAK - Joshua Jacobs RB Alabama
2.36 SF - Amani Oruwaryie CB Penn State
2.37 NYG - Charles Omenihu DL (And I think he can legitimately play EDGE) Texas
2.38 JAX - Irv Smith Jr TE Alabama
2.39 TB - Greg Little OT Ole Miss
2.40 BUF - Hollywood Brown WR Oklahoma
2.41 DEN - Drew Lock QB Missouri
2.42 CIN - Dawson Knox TE Ole Miss
2.43 DET - Julian Love CB Notre Dame
2.44 GB - Chris Lindstrom OG Boston College
2.45 ATL - Dre'Mont Jones DT The Ohio State
2.46 WAS - Daniel Jones QB Duke
2.47 CAR - Oshane Ximines EDGE Old Dominion
2.48 MIA - Garrett Bradbury C North Carolina State
2.49 CLE - Riley Ridley WR Georgia
2.50 MIN - Gerald Willis III DT Miami
2.51 TEN - Deebo Samuel WR South Carolina
2.52 PIT - A.J. Brown WR Ole Miss
2.53 PHI via BAL - David Montgomery RB Iowa State
2.54 HOU via SEA - Rock Ya-Sin CB Temple
2.55 HOU - David Edwards OT Wisconsin
2.56 NE via CHI - Chase Winovich EDGE Michigan
2.57 PHI - Anthony Nelson EDGE Iowa
2.58 DAL - Taylor Rapp SAF Washington
2.59 IND - Christian Miller EDGE Alabama
2.60 LAC - Jerry Tillery DT Notre Dame
2.61 KC - Juan Thornhill SAF Virginia
2.62 NO - Chauncey Gardner-Johnson NCB
2.63 KC via LAR - Khalen Saunders DT Ass Whoop University aka Western Illinois
2.64 NE - Kaden Smith TE Stanford

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